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utility

The correct spelling is utility.

How to pronounce utility

noun

IPA: /juːˈtɪl.ɪ.ti/

Say it like: Uti-lit-ee

The correct spelling is utility. The state or condition of being useful; usefulness. For example: "I've bought a new disk utility that can recover deleted files."

Usage Examples

I've bought a new disk utility that can recover deleted files.

utility line; utility bill

utility room

Meanings

noun

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

adjective

  1. 1.Having to do with, or owned by, a service provider.
  2. 2.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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