utilise
/ˈjuː.tɪ.laɪz/(verb)
AWL Sublist 6CEFR B2IELTS Band 7.0 - 9.0
Academic Definition
To make practical and effective use of something.
Key Academic Collocations
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utiliseutilizeutilizationutilisedutilisingutilizable
Lexical Alternatives (Synonyms)
employharnessdeployleverageexploit
Academic Sample Sentences in Context
"Modern farmers utilise precision satellite telemetry and moisture sensors to irrigate crops with maximum efficiency."
"The diagram depicts how geothermal power stations utilise subterranean volcanic steam to drive electrical turbines."
"Corporate enterprises that fully utilise the specialized skills of their older workforce achieve higher operational resilience."
IELTS Examiner Scoring Strategy (Lexical Resource)
Both 'utilise' (UK) and 'utilize' (US) are valid. Use 'utilise renewable resources' to elevate vocabulary beyond 'use'.