utilization utilization /ˌjuːtələˈzeɪʃən/

noun

1. () The act of using  ( utilisation [British] , employment , exercise , usage , use , utilization )
   the act of using
    He warned against the use of narcotic drugs
   he warned against the use of narcotic drugs
    Skilled in the utilization of computers
   skilled in the utilization of computers
   
2. The state of having been made use of  ( utilization )
   the state of having been made use of
    The rate of utilization
   the rate of utilization