The quality of being of practical use
English: utility, usefulness
utilityEnglish
utility, utility(a), public-service corporation, public utility, public utility company
Noun
(computer science) a program designed for general support of the processes of a computer
English: utility program, utility, service program
A company that performs a public service, subject to government regulation
English: utility, public utility, public utility company, public-service corporation
3 more noun senses
The service (electric power or water or transportation) provided by a public utility
English: utility
(economics) a measure that is to be maximized in any situation involving choice
English: utility
A facility composed of one or more pieces of equipment connected to or part of a structure and designed to provide a service such as heat or electricity or water or sewage disposal
English: utility
Adjective
Capable of substituting in any of several positions on a team
English: utility(a), substitute(a)
Used of beef, usable but inferior
English: utility(a), utility-grade