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Penetration vs Utilization - What's the difference?

penetration | utilization |

As nouns the difference between penetration and utilization

is that penetration is the act of penetrating something while utilization is an alternative spelling of lang=en.

penetration

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act of penetrating something.
  • Any penetration , however slight, is sufficient to complete the offense.
  • Specifically, the insertion of the penis (or similar object) during sexual intercourse.
  • The act of penetrating a given situation with the mind or faculties; perception, discernment.
  • * 1817 , (Walter Scott), Rob Roy , XVI:
  • my observations of her looks and actions became acutely sharpened, and that to a degree which, notwithstanding my efforts to conceal it, could not escape her penetration .
  • A number or fraction that represents how many cards/decks will be dealt before shuffling, in contrast to the total number of cards/decks in play.
  • Derived terms

    * double penetration * interpenetration

    utilization

    English

    Alternative forms

    * utilisation (chiefly British)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (American spelling)
  • Synonyms

    * use

    Usage notes

    *See usage notes at .

    Derived terms

    * capacity utilization * underutilization * utilization rate * utilization review