verb · academic
utilise
/ˈjuːtɪˌlaɪz/U·ti·lise
to make use of something, especially for a practical purpose; often used in formal/academic contexts
Examples
“Researchers frequently utilise longitudinal data to examine changes over time.”
“The study utilised advanced econometric techniques to control for confounding variables.”
“To make full use of the sample, the authors utilised both quantitative and qualitative methods.”
Band 8 sentence
“To overcome data limitations, the researchers utilised multiple imputation techniques alongside sensitivity analyses.”
Collocations
- utilise existing data
- utilise methods/techniques
Word family
Common mistakes
We utilise to measure the temperature.→We utilise a thermometer to measure the temperature.
They utilise for research.→They utilise it for research.
Say it for a higher band
5use→6employ→7+utilise
Synonyms
use
employ
Easily confused
use
“Researchers use surveys to collect data on public opinion.”
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