Utility | Mean of utility in English Dictionary

/juˈtɪləti/

• Noun
• the quality or state of being useful
1. Some experts question the utility [=usefulness] of the procedure.
2. a plan without much practical/economic utility
• a service (such as a supply of electricity or water) that is provided to the public
1. Many of these people are in danger of having their utilities shut off for nonpayment. [=of no longer getting electricity, water, etc., in their homes because they have not paid their bills]
• a company that provides electricity, water, etc.
1. Notify the utility if there's an outage.
2. utility companies/industries

• a computer program that does a specific task
1. an antivirus utility [=a computer program that prevents/removes viruses]
2. a utility program
• designed for general use
1. a utility bag
2. a utility tool/truck
• able to be used in several different positions or roles
1. a utility infielder/player
• made to be useful rather than decorative
1. utility shelves