Understanding the meaning of utility

utility

/ju'tɪlɪti/

noun
(computer science) a program designed for general support of the processes of a computer
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"a computer system provides utility programs to perform the tasks needed by most users"

Similar:

service program utility program

type of:
program computer program computer programme programme
noun
the quality of being of practical use
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usefulness

Opposite:

inutility

type of:
quality
adjective
used of beef; usable but inferior
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utility-grade inferior
noun
a company that performs a public service; subject to government regulation
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public-service corporation public utility public utility company

type of:
service
adjective
capable of substituting in any of several positions on a team
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"a utility infielder"

Similar:

substitute secondary
noun
a facility composed of one or more pieces of equipment connected to or part of a structure and designed to provide a service such as heat or electricity or water or sewage disposal
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installation facility
noun
(economics) a measure that is to be maximized in any situation involving choice
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type of:
metric system of measurement
noun
the service (electric power or water or transportation) provided by a public utility
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type of:
service

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