UTILITY


Meaning of UTILITY in English

(utilities)

1.

The ~ of something is its usefulness. (FORMAL)

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

He inwardly questioned the ~ of his work.

= usefulness

N-UNCOUNT: with supp

2.

A ~ 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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