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| u·til·i·ty [ yoo tíllətee ] |
noun (plural u·til·i·ties) |
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1. utilities
Same as public utility
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2. service provided by public utility: a service such as electricity, gas, or water that is provided by a public utility
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3. usefulness: the quality or state of being useful for something
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4. something useful: something that serves a useful purpose
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5. computer program performing routine tasks: a computer program that performs routine tasks and supports operations, as distinct from an applications program
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6. economics satisfaction derived from consumption: in economic theory, the amount of satisfaction or pleasure that somebody gains from consuming a commodity, product, or service
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1. intended for practical use: designed or intended for practical use rather than for show or appearance
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2. North America designed for strength: built or designed for performing tasks that require strength and versatility
  a utility truck
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3. able to play several positions: in some sports, able to substitute for other players in several different positions
a utility outfielder
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4. theater able to perform any small role: able to perform any small role in a theater production
a utility actor
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5. U.S. agriculture raised for farm use: grown or raised to be used on a farm
utility livestock
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6. agriculture of lowest grade: classified as the lowest grade of beef
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| [14th century. Via French< Latin utilitas< utilis "usable" < uti "to use"] |
