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Utility

Noun

Definitions

1.NounThe state or condition of being useful; usefulness.
2.NounSomething that is useful.
3.NounThe ability of a commodity to satisfy needs or wants; the satisfaction experienced by the consumer of that commodity.
4.NounWell-being, satisfaction, pleasure, or happiness.
5.NounA commodity or service provided on a continuous basis by a physical infrastructure network, such as electricity, water supply or sewerage.
"The complex includes the usual utilities (gas and electricity) and amenities like wifi and a gym (toilets with toiletries)."
6.NounA natural or legal monopoly distributer of such a utility; or, the securities of such a provider.
7.NounA software program other than a game; one that is useful or creative rather than merely entertaining.
"a graphics utility; a music utility"
8.NounA software program designed to perform a single task or a small range of tasks, often to help manage and tune computer hardware, an operating system, or application software.
"I've bought a new disk utility that can recover deleted files."
9.NounThe ability to play multiple positions.
10.NounA coupé utility, or ute; an automobile with an open tray or bed behind the passenger cabin.
11.AdjectiveHaving to do with, or owned by, a service provider.
"utility line; utility bill"
12.Adjective(Of a building or its components) containing or intended for any of a building’s often-utility-related commodity transport, such as pipes or wires, or converting equipment, such as furnaces, water tanks or heaters, circuit breakers, central air conditioning units, laundry facilities, etc.
"utility room; utility corridor"
13.AdjectiveFunctional rather than attractive.
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