utilization

noun

1. the act of using

   noun.act

   Examples

   Skilled in the utilization of computers.

   Synonyms employment exercise usage use utilisation

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. the state of having been made use of

   noun.state

   Examples

   The rate of utilization.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. The act of utilizing, or the state of being utilized.

   noun

   Source: webster1913