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

1. put to use