utility

B2
Pronunciation
/juːˈtɪl.ɪ.ti/
Noun
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

The state or condition of being useful; usefulness.

2 Definition

Something that is useful.

3 Definition

The ability of a commodity to satisfy needs or wants; the satisfaction experienced by the consumer of that commodity.

4 Definition

Well-being, satisfaction, pleasure, or happiness.

5 Definition

A service provider, such as an electric company or water company; or, the securities of such a provider.

6 Definition

A 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.

Example Sentences
  • I've bought a new disk utility that can recover deleted files.
7 Definition

The ability to play multiple positions.

Adjective
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

Having to do with, or owned by, a service provider.

Example Sentences
  • utility line; utility bill
2 Definition

Designating of a room in a house or building where mechanical equipment is installed; such as a furnace, water tank/heater, circuit breaker, and/or air conditioning unit; and often equipped with hookups for laundry equipment (washer/dryer).

Example Sentences
  • utility room