utility

/juːˈtɪl.ɪ.ti/ · noun

Meaning

The state or condition of being useful; usefulness.
Something that is useful.
The ability of a commodity to satisfy needs or wants; the satisfaction experienced by the consumer of that commodity.
Well-being, satisfaction, pleasure, or happiness.
A service provider, such as an electric company or water company; or, the securities of such a provider.
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.
Having to do with, or owned by, a service provider.
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).

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