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Utility

/juːˈtɪl.ɪ.ti/

The state or condition of being useful; usefulness.

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📖 Definitions of "Utility"

noun

1
The state or condition of being useful; usefulness.
2
Something that is useful.
3
The ability of a commodity to satisfy needs or wants; the satisfaction experienced by the consumer of that commodity.
4
Well-being, satisfaction, pleasure, or happiness.

adjective

1
Having to do with, or owned by, a service provider.
"utility line; utility bill"
2
Designating of a room in a house or building where mechanical equipment is installed; such as a furnace, water tank/heater, circuit breaker, and/or air conditioning unit; and often equipped with hookups for laundry equipment (washer/dryer).
"utility room"

🔄 Synonyms of "Utility"

7 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
substitutenoun	(transitive) To use in place of something else, with the same function.
usefulnessnoun	The quality or degree of being useful.
public utilitynoun	An organization that maintains the infrastructure for such a public service.
utility programnoun	(computing) Any of a large range of software, often included with the operating system, that runs specific tasks associated with the computer or its environment.
public-service corporationnoun	a company that performs a public service; subject to government regulation
service programnoun	(computer science) a program designed for general support of the processes of a computer
utility-grade	used of beef; usable but inferior

↔️ Antonyms of "Utility"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
inutilitynoun	(uncountable) Uselessness.
uselessnessnoun	The state or quality of being useless.
unusefulnessnoun	The quality of being unuseful.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Utility"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
usefulnessnoun	The quality or degree of being useful.
substitutenoun	A replacement or stand-in for something that achieves a similar result or purpose.
secondarynoun	(ornithology) Any flight feather attached to the ulna (forearm) of a bird.
public utilitynoun	An organization that maintains the infrastructure for such a public service.
inferiornoun	A person of lower rank, stature, or ability to another.
utility programnoun	(computing) Any of a large range of software, often included with the operating system, that runs specific tasks associated with the computer or its environment.
public-service corporationnoun	a company that performs a public service; subject to government regulation
service programnoun	(computer science) a program designed for general support of the processes of a computer
utility-grade	used of beef; usable but inferior
useful	Having a practical or beneficial use.
usabilitynoun	The degree to which an object, device, software application, etc. is easy to use with no specific training.
usenoun	Occasion or need to employ; necessity.
effectivenessnoun	The property of being effective, of achieving results.
efficacynoun	A degree of ability to produce a desired effect; effectiveness.
availnoun	Effect in achieving a goal or aim; purpose, use (now usually in negative constructions).
contributionnoun	Something given or offered that adds to a larger whole.
productivenessnoun	The state of being productive.
expediencynoun	(uncountable) The quality of being fit or suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended; suitability for particular circumstance or situation.
helpful	Furnishing help; giving aid; useful.
feasibilitynoun	The state of being feasible or possible.