utility

Meanings

• noun

  The ability to serve a particular purpose.

  - "The car's utility is to transport people and goods."
  - "The utility of a tool depends on how effectively it performs its intended function."

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Antonyms

disutility , inutility

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Synonyms

note , usefulness

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with utility
utility , infiniti'ty , obligati'ty , vitali'ty

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Variants

List of all variants of utility that leads to same result
utilities , utility , utility knife , utility token , utility tokens , utility pole , utility room , marginal utilities , marginal utility , public utilities , public utility , sport utilities , sport utility , sport utility vehicle , sport utility vehicles , sport-utilities , sport-utility , sport-utility vehicle , sport-utility vehicles

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'utilis' meaning 'useful'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'utility' is often used in economics to describe the value that a good or service provides to a consumer.

2. The term 'utility' is also used in computer science to refer to a software component that provides a specific function or service.

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Related Concepts

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1. Functionality: The degree to which a product or service is effective in meeting its intended purpose.

2. Efficiency: The ability to accomplish a task with minimal wasted time or resources.

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Culture

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In literature and art, 'utility' is often contrasted with 'beauty' or 'aesthetics'. The idea that an object or experience should serve a practical purpose is a common theme in various cultures and philosophies.

How to Memorize "utility"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a tool or machine functioning efficiently to understand the concept of utility.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'utility' with 'usefulness' and 'practicality'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'utility' by thinking of 'useful to you'.

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