utilized

Thân thiện

The scientist utilized a microscope to examine the cell sample.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Put to use; made to serve a practical purpose: Describes something that is actively employed or made functional for a specific task or objective. It implies the conversion of a resource, object, or skill from a state of potential into active service.

Usage

• The adjective "utilized" is used to describe a noun, indicating that it is being actively used. It often carries a nuance of efficient or practical application, contrasting with something that is available but idle.
• It typically follows a linking verb (e.g., , , ) or precedes the noun it modifies.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • The newly utilized software improved the team's productivity significantly.
  • All available conference rooms were fully utilized during the convention.
  • Her skills in diplomacy were utilized to resolve the conflict.

Advanced Usage

• "Underutilized": Not used to full potential or capacity.
  • The report showed that the community center was underutilized.
• "Fully utilized": Used to the maximum extent or capacity.
  • The factory's capacity was fully utilized to meet the increased demand.

Variants and Related Words

• Utilize (verb): To make practical and effective use of something.
  • We must utilize our resources wisely.
• Utilization (noun): The action of making practical use of something.
  • The utilization of solar energy is increasing.
• Utility (noun): The state of being useful, profitable, or beneficial.
  • The utility of this tool is its versatility.

Synonyms

• Employed: In use or active service.
• Applied: Put to practical use.
• Used: Made to serve a purpose.

Antonyms

• Idle: Not active or in use.
• Unused: Not being used.
• Wasted: Used carelessly or to no purpose.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. put to use

Từ đồng nghĩa

• utilised