🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

利用

Pronunciation / Transliteration: lìyòng

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Utilization/ˌjuːtɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"可再生能源的利用至关重要。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The action of making practical and effective use of something.

    "The utilization of renewable energy sources is essential for sustainable development."
  2. 2

    The state of being utilized or put to use.

    "The utilization of resources in the project was optimized to reduce waste."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'utilization' originates from the Latin word 'utilis', meaning 'useful', combined with the suffix '-ation', which denotes an action or process. The word evolved in the English language during the late 19th century, reflecting a shift towards a more systematic approach to resource management and efficiency.

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