utility

US /juˈtɪləti/

UK /ju:ˈtɪləti/

B1

other

  • The state of being useful, profitable, or beneficial.
  • The capacity to be useful and provide satisfaction
  • The state of being useful, profitable, or beneficial.

adjective

  • Functional rather than attractive
  • Able to be used for many purposes.

noun

  • A company that provides a public service such as gas, water, or electricity
  • A computer program that performs a specific task related to the management of computer hardware, operating systems, or applications.
  • Something useful, especially a tool or piece of equipment.
  • Public services such as gas, water, or electricity
  • A public service, such as water, electricity, or gas.
  • A public service such as gas, water, electricity, or transport
  • A computer program that supports the operating system.
  • Fact of being useful; usefulness
  • A vehicle designed for a specific practical purpose.