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utility

UK
/juːˈtɪl.ɪ.ti/
US
/juˈtɪl.ɪ.ti/

Translations

utilitynoun
utilities
pl
UK
/juːˈtɪl.ɪ.ti/
US
/juˈtɪl.ɪ.ti/
utilitaireInformatique.
The computer technician used a disk cleanup utility to free up space on the hard drive.
Le technicien informatique a օգտագործé un utilitaire de nettoyage de disque pour libérer de l'espace sur le disque dur.
services publicsAu pluriel, surtout pour les services essentiels fournis au public.
The monthly bill for utilities was higher than expected due to increased water usage.
La facture mensuelle des services publics était plus élevée que prévu en raison d'une consommation d'eau accrue.
The utility of the new software was immediately apparent to the team.
L'utilité du nouveau logiciel est immédiatement apparue à l'équipe.
entreprise de services publicsEntreprise fournissant des services essentiels.
Several large utilities have announced rate increases for next year.
Plusieurs grandes entreprises de services publics ont annoncé des augmentations de tarifs pour l'année prochaine.
Synonyms
usefulness
functionality
service
benefit
advantage
value
practicality
applicability
utilityadjective
UK
/juːˈtɪl.ɪ.ti/
US
/juˈtɪl.ə.ti/
The utility knife is an essential tool in any kitchen.
Le couteau utilitaire est un outil essentiel dans toute cuisine.
Additional translations
d'usage généralPour des véhicules ou objets conçus pour un usage non spécialisé.
polyvalentSport.
Synonyms
instrumental
handy
pragmatic
expedient
functional
useful
utilitarian
practical
serviceable

Definitions

utilitynoun
A service provided by a public utility company, such as electricity, water, or gas.
The monthly bill for utilities was higher than expected due to increased water usage.
The state of being useful, profitable, or beneficial.
The utility of the new software was immediately apparent to the team.
A piece of software designed to perform a specific task, usually related to managing system resources.
The computer technician used a disk cleanup utility to free up space on the hard drive.
A publicly regulated company that supplies essential services such as electricity, water, gas, or telecommunications.
Several large utilities have announced rate increases for next year.
In economics and game theory, a quantitative measure of the satisfaction or benefit derived from the consumption of goods or services.
The concept of diminishing marginal utility explains why each additional slice of cake is enjoyed less than the previous one.
utilityadjective
Having a practical or functional use; serving a useful purpose.
The utility knife is an essential tool in any kitchen.
Designed for general use rather than for a particular purpose or specialized function.
The utility vehicle is perfect for both city driving and off-road adventures.
Capable of performing multiple functions or roles, especially of a player able to fill various positions on a sports team.
They signed a utility infielder who can cover second base, shortstop, and third base.
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