UTILIZATION Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

utilization

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Definition of utilization

as in application

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Recent Examples of utilization In a recent note, analysts at Deutsche Bank said Qnity stands to benefit from improving utilization rates and leaner customer inventories — in other words, chipmakers are running their fabs more often and are needing to replenish their stocks. — Zev Fima,kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026 Developers say the approach could significantly increase the economic value of coal while reducing emissions associated with conventional coal utilization. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026 Another reason behind this shift is productivity gains haven’t matched the high degree of AI utilization – and businesses of all sizes are taking a more prudent approach. — Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 ExxonMobil’s Gulf Coast refineries ran at a utilization rate of 95% in the second quarter, while Chevron’s US facilities ran even harder, at 97%, showing there’s little room for error. — Kevin Crowley, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026 The insurer’s pharmacy benefits manager has seen coverage declines and slower utilization growth compared to prior periods. — Ed Silverman, STAT, 31 July 2026 Overconsumption of steak and other red meats may cause an imbalance of the gut microbiome and disrupt protein digestion and utilization. — Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 30 July 2026

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Some of these applications may resemble advanced analytics more than futuristic AI.

— Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
Liuzzo said Eden submitted an application partly due to the location.

— Theresa Clift July 29, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026

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And as for Amazon’s core cloud business, which has seen its own boost from post-training reinforcement learning and agent tool use, Jassy noted that 85% of global IT spending is still on-premises.

— Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 31 July 2026
All of the rentals below make good use of this accessibility, with many just a few minutes from the destination’s iconic surf.

— Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 31 July 2026

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