utility

Definitions

The state or quality of being useful, profitable, or beneficial.

A service or commodity, such as electricity or water, provided to the public.

In economics, the total satisfaction or benefit derived from consuming a good or service.

Examples

The utility of this tool becomes apparent when you are working in tight spaces.

The company provides essential utility services such as water, electricity, and gas to the entire city.

We must consider the overall utility of the project before committing any more resources to it.

Synonyms

usefulness advantage benefit value functionality profit service

Antonyms

uselessness futility worthlessness disadvantage inefficacy impracticality detriment