Leon wrote:
On 10/15/2012 5:28 AM, Mike Marlow wrote:
Leon wrote:


Not disputing that. the fact is however that it means nothing other
than utilize. It is over glorification.


I have never ever heard the word before 5 or so years ago and like
utilize function fill the bill just fine. Over glorification.

Not really - both versions of the words are used to describe the
ability of each. The ability to be utilized and the ability to
function. The root words wouldn't work in those contexts.


Give me an example of when "utilization" will work but "utilize" will
not.

What is the utilization rate of a Festool drill see in the hands of a
hobbyist?

Yes - you could rephrase it to use the word utilize, but the word still is
valid and has a use. But then again, any root word that has a "tion" suffix
could be properly fit into a sentence if the sentence were to be reworded.
Perhaps my hasty example was not the best...

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-Mike-