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
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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.
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