(utilizes, utilizing, utilized)
Note: in BRIT, also use 'utilise'
If you utilize something, you use it. (FORMAL)
Sound engineers utilize a range of techniques to enhance the quality of the recordings...
Minerals can be absorbed and utilized by the body in a variety of different forms.
= use
VERB: V n, V n
• utilization
...the utilisation of human resources.
N-UNCOUNT: usu N of n, n N