utility

Plural

utilities

Noun

Noun

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A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

1. 1.The state or condition of being useful; usefulness.

   • "The profession has its utility, but I should be sorry to see any friend of mine belonging to it."

2. 2.Something that is useful.

   • Undoubtedly it can be said that the humble 0-6-0 has been the backbone for general service, or general utility on British railways right from their earliest days, and is likely to remain so.

3. 3.The ability of a commodity to satisfy needs or wants; the satisfaction experienced by the consumer of that commodity.

4. 4.Well-being, satisfaction, pleasure, or happiness.

Adjective

Adjective

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A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.

1. 1.Having to do with, or owned by, a service provider.

2. 2.Functional rather than attractive.

3. 3.containing or intended for any of a building’s often-utility-related commodity transport, such as pipes or wires, or converting equipment, such as furnaces, water tanks or heaters, circuit breakers, central air conditioning units, laundry facilities, etc.

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