utility

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util|ity /juːt'ɪlɪti/ (utilities)
1 [N-UNCOUNT] with supp
The utility of something is its usefulness. (FORMAL)
Belief in the utility of higher education is shared by students nationwide...
He inwardly questioned the utility of his work.
= usefulness
2 [N-COUNT]
A utility is an important service such as water, electricity, or gas that is provided for everyone, and that everyone pays for.
...public utilities such as gas, electricity and phones.pub|lic util|ity (public utilities)
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Public utilities are services provided by the government or state, such as the supply of electricity and gas, or the train network.
Water supplies and other public utilities were badly affected.sport util|ity ve|hi|cle (sport utility vehicles)
also sports utility vehicle
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A sport utility vehicle is a powerful vehicle with four-wheel drive that can be driven over rough ground. The abbreviation SUV is often used.util|ity room (utility rooms)
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A utility room is a room in a house which is usually connected to the kitchen and which contains things such as a washing machine, sink, and cleaning equipment.util|ity ve|hi|cle (utility vehicles)
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A utility vehicle is a vehicle that is designed to travel over rough ground. (AUSTRALIAN)

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