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misuse vs utilization

utilization vs misuse

misuse and utilization both are nouns.

misuse is a verb but utilization is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
misuse Yes No Yes No
utilization Yes No No No
As nouns, utilization is a hypernym of misuse; that is, utilization is a word with a broader meaning than misuse:
  • misuse: improper or excessive use
  • utilization: the act of using
Other hypernyms of misuse include employment, exercise, usage, use, utilisation.
misuse (noun) utilization (noun)
improper or excessive use the act of using
the state of having been made use of
misuse (verb) utilization (verb)
change the inherent purpose or function of something
apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly
Difference between misuse and utilization

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