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   utility

   /juːˈtɪlɪti/

   noun

   • 1. the state of being useful, profitable, or beneficial: "he had a poor opinion of the utility of book learning"
   • ▪ (in game theory or economics) a measure of that which is sought to be maximized in any situation involving a choice.
   • 2. an organization supplying the community with electricity, gas, water, or sewerage.
   • ▪ stocks and bonds in public utilities. US
   • 3. a utility program: "a handy utility for converting one graphics file type to another"
   • 4. a utility vehicle. Australian, New Zealand

   adjective

   • 1. useful, especially through being able to perform several functions: "a utility truck"
   • ▪ denoting a player capable of playing in several different positions in a sport: "a utility player"
   • 2. functional rather than attractive: "utility clothing"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French utilite, from Latin utilitas, from utilis ‘useful’.

   Scrabble Points: 10

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishUTILITY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of utility as a noun, adjective, and service in English. Find out how to use utility in different contexts, such as public service, usefulness, and IT, with examples and synonyms.

   • English (US)

     UTILITY meaning: 1. a service that is used by the public,...

   • Utility Knife

     utility knife definition: 1. a sharp knife with a short...

   • Vietnamese Translation

     UTILITY translate: ngành phục vụ công cộng, tính hữu dụng....

   • Utility in Japanese

     UTILITY translate: 役に立つこと, 実用性, （電気・ガスなどの）公共事業. Learn more...

   • Utility: Arabic Translation

     UTILITY translate: مَنفَعة / فائدة, مِرفَق. Learn more in...

   • Utility in Traditional Chinese

     UTILITY translate: 設施, 公用事業；（電、煤氣、鐵路等）公共設施, 有用, 有用性；（尤指）實用性....

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › utilityUtility Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Utility is something that is useful, beneficial, or practical. It can also refer to a public service, a software program, or a grade of beef. Learn more about the origin, synonyms, and examples of utility.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishUTILITY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishutility noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the word utility as a noun in English. Utility can refer to a public service, a quality of being useful, or a piece of computer software.

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   Utility means “of practical use.” We refer to government facilities that provide water, electricity and natural gas as public utilities. Utility is similar to the word utilize, which is basically a stuffy word for use.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishUTILITY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   Utility is a noun that means an organization that supplies the public with water, gas, or electricity. See how to say utility in different languages, such as Chinese, Spanish, and Portuguese.