# utilizing

Pronunciation: say "YOO-tuh-lyz-ing" US /ˈju.tə.laɪz.ɪŋ/, AUS /ˈjʉː.tə.lɑez.ɪŋ/; UK say "YOO-ti-lyz-ing" /ˈjuː.tɪ.laɪz.ɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of utilize. *(Canada)* — present participle and gerund of utilize
   - Simple: Present participle of utilize. Use it after am, is, are, was or were, or to name the action.
   - _The factory increased output by utilizing idle machines on weekends._
   - _Utilizing renewable energy, the city sharply cut its carbon emissions._

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