utilised
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Definition
Adjective 1. Put to use; employed for a purpose: Describes something that has been made use of, applied, or employed for a practical function or task. It implies that the item, resource, or person is not idle or wasted but is actively serving a role.
Usage
The adjective "utilised" describes the state of something after it has been used. It is often used in formal, academic, or technical contexts to indicate practical application or employment. * It typically follows a linking verb like "is," "was," or "are." * It can be used attributively (before a noun) or predicatively (after a linking verb).
Examples
- Predicative use:
- Attributive use:
Advanced Usage
- "Under-utilised": Not used to full potential or capacity.
- The team's creative talent is under-utilised in their current roles.
- "Fully utilised": Used to the greatest possible extent.
- The budget was fully utilised by the end of the fiscal year.
Variants and Related Words
- Utilise (verb): To make practical and effective use of something.
- We must utilise every opportunity to learn.
- Utilisation (noun): The action of making practical use of something.
- The utilisation of solar energy is increasing.
- Utilizable (adjective): Capable of being used.
- The data is utilizable for our research.
Synonyms
- Used: The most general and common synonym.
- Employed: Often used for tools, methods, or people in a job context.
- Applied: Suggests putting something, like a theory or principle, into practical operation.
- Harnessed: Implies controlling and directing something (like energy or effort) for use.
Antonyms
- Unused: Not used.
- Idle: Not active or in use.
- Wasted: Used carelessly or to no purpose.
Adjective
- put to use