adjective
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utilized
Utilized (adjective) means Put to use; employed for a purpose. Example: “The spare room is now fully utilized as a home office.”
adjective
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Put to use; employed for a purpose.
"The spare room is now fully utilized as a home office."
"Half the equipment sat unutilized for months before the new team arrived."
"Every corner of the small garden was well utilized, with herbs growing in tall pots."
How to use utilized
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe past-tense/adjective form of "utilize" — something that has been made use of.
Common mistake
In everyday writing, "used" is usually simpler and just as accurate as "utilized" — many style guides consider "utilized" needlessly formal.
Common pairings
fully utilized
underutilized
well utilized
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Rhymes for utilized
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prized
baptized
notarized
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civilized
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organized
oversized
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Frequently asked questions
What does “utilized” mean?
The word “utilized” means put to use; employed for a purpose. In plain terms, the past-tense/adjective form of "utilize" — something that has been made use of.
How do you use “utilized” in a sentence?
Here is “utilized” used in a sentence: “The spare room is now fully utilized as a home office.”
What part of speech is “utilized”?
“Utilized” is an adjective.
Is “utilized” a common word?
“Utilized” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between "utilized" and "used"?
"Utilized" and "used" both describe something put into service for a purpose, but "utilized" is the more formal choice, often found in reports, academic writing, and technical documentation. "Used" is the plainer, more common option in everyday language.
Is "utilized" the correct past tense of "utilize"?
Yes, "utilized" is the standard past tense and past participle form of the verb "utilize," and it also functions as an adjective describing something that has been put to use.
Can "utilized" describe a person as well as an object?
Yes, "utilized" can describe people, skills, or resources that have been employed for a purpose, as in "her expertise was fully utilized on the project."
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