Wordcraft at Camp: Use vs. Utilize

Julee Briscoe Waldrop advises writers on the distinction between "use" and "utilize." "Use" refers to employing something for its intended purpose, while "utilize" signifies a novel or improvised application. Writers are encouraged to prefer "use" for clarity, as "utilize" can appear overly formal and unnecessary.

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Published
2025-10-18
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17368086
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History of Computing Technologies
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Wordcraft at Camp: Use vs. Utilize

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
History of Computing Technologies
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Wordcraft at Camp: Use vs. Utilize

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Abstract

Julee Briscoe Waldrop advises writers on the distinction between "use" and "utilize." "Use" refers to employing something for its intended purpose, while "utilize" signifies a novel or improvised application. Writers are encouraged to prefer "use" for clarity, as "utilize" can appear overly formal and unnecessary.

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