the state or quality of being useful; usefulness

This chemical has no utility as an agricultural fertilizer.

something useful; a useful thing.

a public service, as a telephone or electric-light system, a streetcar or railroad line, or the like. Compare public utility ( def. 1 ) .

Often, utilities. a useful or advantageous factor or feature

the relative utilities of a religious or a secular education.

Economics . the capacity of a commodity or a service to satisfy some human want.

the principle and end of utilitarian ethics; well-being or happiness; that which is conducive to the happiness and well-being of the greatest number.

Computers . utility program.

utilities, stocks or bonds of public utilities.

a grade of beef immediately below commercial.

(of domestic animals) raised or kept as a potentially profitable product rather than for show or as pets

utility breeds; utility livestock.

having or made for a number of useful or practical purposes rather than a single, specialized one

a utility knife.

designed chiefly for use or service rather than beauty, high quality, or the like

a utility vehicle; utility furniture.

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inutility.

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account , adequacy , advantage , advantageousness , applicability , appropriateness , avail , benefit , convenience , efficacy , efficiency , expediency , favor , fitness , function , point , practicality , productiveness , profit , relevance , service , serviceability , use , usefulness , auxiliary , secondary , substitute