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utility

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1. utility - Noun

2. utility - Adjective

3. utility - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

The quality or state of being useful; usefulness; production of good; profitableness to some valuable end; as, the utility of manure upon land; the utility of the sciences; the utility of medicines.

Adaptation to satisfy the desires or wants; intrinsic value. See Note under Value, 2.

Happiness; the greatest good, or happiness, of the greatest number, -- the foundation of utilitarianism.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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a utility infielder Source: Internet

the cost of utilities never decreases Source: Internet

all the utilities were lost after the hurricane Source: Internet

AAP reports that utility companies are rushing to restore power in swamped regions, with more than 100,000 customers without electricity at one point on Sunday. Source: Internet

A big part of BlackRock’s business model involves attracting customers by allowing them access to great masses of timely information of significant utility to those responsible for making investment decisions. Source: Internet

$25,000 to Valley Churches United Missions for emergency food, rental and utility assistance to low-income families and seniors in San Lorenzo Valley. Source: Internet

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