utilisation
gb/jˌutˈɪlɪsˈeɪʃən/ us/jˌutˈɪlɪsˈeɪʃən/
C1
Inglés
felhasználás, hasznosítás, kihasználás, kihasználtság
SUSTANTIVO
C1
FORMAL
1
Patrón de uso:
utilisation of [something]
The policy encourages the utilisation of public transport to cut emissions.
A politika a kibocsátás csökkentése érdekében ösztönzi a tömegközlekedés használatát.
Better utilisation of staff skills could improve customer service.
A dolgozók készségeinek jobb kihasználása javíthatná az ügyfélszolgálatot.
The study looks at the utilisation of new teaching tools in large classes.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The utilisation of solar power is increasing.
Egyre nő a napenergia felhasználása.
We need better utilisation of our time.
Az időnk jobb kihasználására van szükségünk.
Error frecuente:
In everyday English, use is more common than utilisation. Also note the spelling: utilisation is common in British English; utilization is common in American English.
Significado
the act of using something
Colocaciones
the utilisation of resources
|effective utilisation
|optimal utilisation
|better utilisation
|utilisation of data
|utilisation of services
|utilisation of technology
|utilisation of skills
|utilisation of facilities
|utilisation of funds
Sinónimos
use (more common and less formal.)
|
application (often focuses on putting an idea or method into practical use.)
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deployment (suggests planned or strategic use, especially of people or equipment.)
Antónimos
non-use (not using something at all.)
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neglect (failing to use or look after something that could be used.)
Temas
general
|business
|education
Definición
using something, especially in a useful way
the act or process of using something, especially in a practical or effective way
SUSTANTIVO
C1
BUSINESS
2
Patrón de uso:
[resource] utilisation; utilisation of [capacity/resource]
Factory utilisation dropped to 65% during the downturn.
A gyár kihasználtsága a visszaesés idején 65%-ra csökkent.
High CPU utilisation can cause the system to slow down.
A magas CPU-kihasználtság miatt a rendszer lelassulhat.
The hospital tracks bed utilisation daily to plan staffing.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Server utilisation is high today.
Ma magas a szerver kihasználtsága.
The factory’s utilisation is only 50%.
A gyár kihasználtsága csak 50%.
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse utilisation (a level/percentage of use) with use (the general act of using). In this meaning, it often appears with high/low and with percentages.
Significado
how much capacity is used
Colocaciones
capacity utilisation
|high utilisation
|low utilisation
|utilisation levels
|utilisation rate
|average utilisation
|peak utilisation
|server utilisation
|equipment utilisation
|bed utilisation
Sinónimos
usage (more general; often used in computing and services.)
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capacity use (close in meaning, especially in economics.)
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load (common in IT/engineering; focuses on the burden on a system.)
Antónimos
underutilisation (using less than the available capacity.)
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idleness (being unused or inactive.)
Temas
business
|economics
|technology
|healthcare
Definición
the amount of something’s total capacity that is being used
the degree to which available capacity, resources, or equipment are being used at a particular time, often expressed as a percentage
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
utilisation
AFI
GB/jˌutˈɪlɪsˈeɪʃən/
US/jˌutˈɪlɪsˈeɪʃən/
Sílabas y acento
util - isa - tion (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (isa)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: utilisation
- Plural: utilisation, utilisations
Expresiones
asset utilisation
1/ˈæsˌɛt jˌutˈɪlɪsˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
business
how effectively assets are used
how well a company uses its machines and other assets
Ejemplos
- The new scheduling system improved asset utilisation of the vehicle fleet.
- Investors asked about asset utilisation before approving expansion.
- High asset utilisation can reduce costs per unit.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Asset utilisation improved this year.
bed utilisation
1/bˈɛd jˌutˈɪlɪsˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
how many beds are occupied
how many hospital beds are in use
Ejemplos
- Bed utilisation increased after the flu outbreak began.
- The report compares bed utilisation across different wards.
- Lower bed utilisation in summer allowed more elective surgery.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Bed utilisation is high this week.
capacity utilisation
1/kəpˈæsɪti jˌutˈɪlɪsˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
business
percentage of capacity in use
how much of the total production capacity is being used
Ejemplos
- Capacity utilisation in the auto sector rose to 82% last quarter.
- Low capacity utilisation usually means a factory could produce more without expanding.
- Analysts watch capacity utilisation as a sign of economic pressure.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Capacity utilisation is 80% this month.
cpu utilisation
1/kpˈu jˌutˈɪlɪsˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
processor capacity currently in use
how much of the CPU is being used
Ejemplos
- CPU utilisation spikes when the nightly reports run.
- Sustained high CPU utilisation can make the app feel unresponsive.
- We set alerts for CPU utilisation above 90%.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- CPU utilisation is at 95%.
resource utilisation
1/ɹˈisɔɹs jˌutˈɪlɪsˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
business
use of available resources
how a team or system uses its resources
Ejemplos
- The audit highlighted poor resource utilisation across departments.
- Better resource utilisation helped the project finish under budget.
- Cloud tools can improve resource utilisation by scaling automatically.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- We want better resource utilisation.
utilisation rate
1/jˌutˈɪlɪsˈeɪʃən ɹˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
business
rate of usage over time
a number that shows how much something is used
Ejemplos
- The utilisation rate for the new meeting rooms is higher than expected.
- We track utilisation rates to decide whether to hire more staff.
- A sudden jump in utilisation rate can indicate a system problem.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The utilisation rate is low.
utilisation review
1/jˌutˈɪlɪsˈeɪʃən ɹɪvjˈu/
fixed phrase
technical
check medical service necessity
a check to see if medical care is necessary and covered
Ejemplos
- The insurer requested a utilisation review before approving the procedure.
- A utilisation review can result in an approval, denial, or request for more information.
- Hospitals often have staff dedicated to utilisation review.