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reuse vs utilize

utilize vs reuse

reuse and utilize both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reuse No No Yes No
utilize No No Yes No
As verbs, utilize is a hypernym of reuse; that is, utilize is a word with a broader meaning than reuse:
  • reuse: use again after processing
  • utilize: put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
Other hypernyms of reuse include apply, employ, use, utilise.
reuse (verb) utilize (verb)
use again after processing convert (from an investment trust to a unit trust)
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
Difference between reuse and utilize

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