UTILITY


Meaning of UTILITY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ju:tɪlɪti ]

( utilities)

1.

The utility of something is its usefulness. ( FORMAL )

Belief in the utility of higher education is shared by students nationwide...

He inwardly questioned the utility of his work.

= usefulness

N-UNCOUNT : with supp

2.

A utility is an important service such as water, electricity, or gas that is provided for everyone, and that everyone pays for.

...public utilities such as gas, electricity and phones.

N-COUNT

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