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   Use

   verb

   • 1. take, hold, or deploy (something) as a means of accomplishing a purpose or achieving a result; employ: "she used her key to open the front door" Similar utilizemake use ofavail oneself ofemployworkoperatewieldplyapplymaneuvermanipulateput to useput into servicefind a use forresort toexerciseemployapplyexertbring into playpracticeimplementdraw on
   • ▪ treat (someone) in a particular way: "use your troops well and they will not let you down" Similar managehandletreatbehave towardact towardconduct oneself towarddeal with
   • ▪ exploit (a person or situation) for one's own advantage: "I couldn't help feeling that she was using me" Similar take advantage ofexploitmake use ofmanipulatetake liberties withcapitalize onprofit fromtrade onmilkimpose onabusemisusemistreatmaltreattreat lightlytrifle withplay withinformal:cash in onbleedwalk all overplay someone for a sucker
   • ▪ apply (a name or title) to oneself: "she still used her maiden name professionally"
   • ▪ take (an illegal drug): "they were using heroin daily"
   • 2. take or consume (an amount) from a limited supply: "we have used all the available funds" Similar consumeget throughgo throughexhaustdepleteexpendspendwastefritter awaysquanderdissipate
   • 3. describing an action or state of affairs that was done repeatedly or existed for a period in the past: "this road used to be a dirt track" Similar exerciseemployapplyexertbring into playpracticeimplementdraw on
   • 4. be or become familiar with someone or something through experience: "she was used to getting what she wanted"
   • 5. one would like or benefit from: informal "I could use another cup of coffee"

   noun

   • 1. the action of using something or the state of being used for a purpose: "modern trains are now in use" Similar utilizationapplicationusageemploymentoperationmanipulationmaneuveringexploitationmanipulationabusemisusemistreatmentmaltreatment
   • ▪ the ability or power to exercise or manipulate one's mind or body: "the horse lost the use of his hind legs"
   • ▪ a purpose for or way in which something can be used: "the herb has various culinary uses" Similar neednecessitycalldemandoccasionpurposereasoncausegroundsjustificationrequirementexcuse
   • 2. the value or advantage of something: "what's the use of crying?" Similar usefulnessadvantagebenefitserviceutilityhelpgoodgainavailprofitvalueworthpointobjectmotiveaimgoalpurposesensereason
   • ▪ the benefit or profit of lands, especially lands that are in the possession of another who holds them solely for the beneficiary. historical
   • 3. the habitual consumption of a drug: "theft and dealing financed their heroin use"
   • 4. the characteristic ritual and liturgy of a Christian Church or diocese.

   Word Origin Middle English: the noun from Old French us, from Latin usus, from uti ‘to use’; the verb from Old French user, based on Latin uti.

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2. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › usingUsing - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   4 days ago · Definitions of using. noun. an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly) synonyms: exploitation, victimisation, victimization. see more.

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   3 days ago · Definition. The word "logic" originates from the Greek word "logos", which has a variety of translations, such as reason, discourse, or language. [4] Logic is traditionally defined as the study of the laws of thought or correct reasoning, [5] and is usually understood in terms of inferences or arguments.

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   2 days ago · Social media. Social media are interactive technologies that facilitate the creation, sharing and aggregation of content, ideas, interests, and other forms of expression through virtual communities and networks. [1] [2] Social media refer to new forms of media that involve interactive participation.

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Educational_technologyEducational technology - Wikipedia

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   1 day ago · Educational technology (commonly abbreviated as edutech, or edtech) is the combined use of computer hardware, software, and educational theory and practice to facilitate learning. [1] [2] When referred to with its abbreviation, "EdTech," it often refers to the industry of companies that create educational technology.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › utiliserUtiliser - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   5 days ago · Definitions of utiliser. noun. someone who puts to good use. synonyms: utilizer. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Utiliser." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/utiliser. Accessed 30 Apr. 2024. Copy citation. Examples from books and articles. loading examples... Word Family. utiliser. utility.

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   5 days ago · /ˈjuslɪsnɪs/ /ˈjuslɪsnɛs/ IPA guide. Definitions of uselessness. noun. the quality of having no practical use. synonyms: inutility, unusefulness. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Uselessness." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/uselessness. Accessed 30 Apr. 2024. Copy citation. VocabTrainer™.

8. www.reuters.com › practical-law-the-journalIndemnification Clauses in Commercial Contracts | Practical ...

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   4 days ago · Indemnification provisions are an important mechanism for allocating risk between parties to a commercial transaction. To use them effectively, counsel must understand any statutory or common law ...