utilising
Making practical application
Utilising is the British spelling of utilizing, the present participle of utilise.
To utilise something is to put it to use, often suggesting a practical or strategic application: We're utilising every available resource.
The word is slightly more formal than simply using.
Using for maximum effect
- employingMaking use of
- implementingPutting into effect
- deployingArranging for active use
- harnessingControlling to extract benefit
applying · exercising · executing · putting to use · bringing to bear · calling upon · availing · adopting
Using selfishly for benefit
- extractingPulling out from within
- miningExtracting earth's resources
- tappingRepeated light striking
- harvestingGathering mature crops
capitalising · profiting · monetising · commodifying · commercialising · squeezing · milking
Treatment or management
- operatingActively in function
- controllingExerting authority over others
- wieldingHandling with control
- maneuveringSkillful directional control
manipulating · navigating · directing · steering · conducting · managing · administering · guiding
Making more aerodynamic or efficient
- maximisingIncreasing to fullest extent
- optimisingEnhancing for peak performance
- efficiencyProductive without waste
- resourcefulnessAbility to solve problems creatively
effectiveness · productivity · conservation · sustainability · cost-effectiveness · time-saving · economising · prioritising
leveraging
Using for maximum effect
- employingMaking use of
- implementingPutting into effect
- deployingArranging for active use
harnessing · applying · exercising · executing · putting to use · bringing to bear · calling upon · availing · adopting · incorporating
exploiting
Using selfishly for benefit
- extractingPulling out from within
- miningExtracting earth's resources
- tappingRepeated light striking
harvesting · capitalising · profiting · monetising · commodifying · commercialising · squeezing · milking
handling
Treatment or management
- operatingActively in function
- controllingExerting authority over others
- wieldingHandling with control
maneuvering · manipulating · navigating · directing · steering · conducting · managing · administering · guiding · working
streamlining
Making more aerodynamic or efficient
- maximisingIncreasing to fullest extent
- optimisingEnhancing for peak performance
- efficiencyProductive without waste
resourcefulness · effectiveness · productivity · conservation · sustainability · cost-effectiveness · time-saving · economising · prioritising · allocation
utilisingignoring
Deliberately not noticing
neglecting · disregarding · overlooking · abandoning · bypassing
utilisingwasting
Using poorly, inefficiently
squandering · misusing · frittering away · dissipating · throwing away
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