reuse

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verb

re·​use (ˌ)rē-ˈyüz How to pronounce reuse (audio)
reused; reusing; reuses

transitive verb

: to use again especially in a different way or after reclaiming or reprocessing
the need to reuse scarce resources
reuse packing material as insulation

reuse

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noun

re·​use (ˌ)rē-ˈyüs How to pronounce reuse (audio)
: further, different, or repeated use

Examples of reuse in a Sentence

Verb I can reuse that container.
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Verb
Ditto the Linux Foundation, whose equally fresh definition isn’t exactly the same as the OSI’s, but still plainly demands information about training data, and the ability for anyone at all to reuse and improve the model. David Meyer, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024 Essentially, ‘just refill’ is encouraging consumers to reuse and refill because reusability is the pinnacle of sustainability. Simon Mainwaring, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Noun
Following her work at the Musée d’Orsay, Aulenti built a name for herself in adaptive reuse in the art world. Ashley Gardini, JSTOR Daily, 8 Oct. 2024 The third finding proposed a central fund to promote repair, reuse and recycling, as consultation from the participating brands confirmed that this approach could offer financial benefits to producers engaging in these activities. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 26 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for reuse 

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1843, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1866, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reuse was in 1843

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“Reuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reuse. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

reuse

verb
re·​use
(ˈ)rē-ˈyüz
: to use again especially in a different way
reuse
-ˈyüs
noun

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