utility
Definitions
noun
The state or condition of being useful; usefulness.
"The profession has its utility, but I should be sorry to see any friend of mine belonging to it."
Something that is useful.
Undoubtedly it can be said that the humble 0-6-0 has been the backbone for general service, or general utility on British railways right from their earliest days, and is likely to remain so.
The ability of a commodity to satisfy needs or wants; the satisfaction experienced by the consumer of that commodity.
Well-being, satisfaction, pleasure, or happiness.
A commodity or service provided on a continuous basis by a physical infrastructure network, such as electricity, water supply or sewerage.
The complex includes the usual utilities (gas and electricity) and amenities like wifi and a gym (toilets with toiletries).
Elsewhere, utility diversion works are still scheduled to continue, with work to move a gas main on Drummond Street set to begin in early 2025.
adj
Having to do with, or owned by, a service provider.
utility line; utility bill
containing or intended for any of a building’s often-utility-related commodity transport, such as pipes or wires, or converting equipment, such as furnaces, water tanks or heaters, circuit breakers, central air conditioning units, laundry f
utility room; utility corridor
Functional rather than attractive.
"Chocolate and cream," the standard colours of G.W.R. rolling stock for 21 years, are now being replaced by an all-over utility coating of reddish-brown. This is the third time that a uniform brown has been adopted as the standard livery of G.W.R. carriages.