utility

UK /juːˈtɪl.ɪ.ti/ US /juˈtɪl.ə.ti/
noun 5adj 3

Definitions

noun

1

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."

2

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.

3

The ability of a commodity to satisfy needs or wants; the satisfaction experienced by the consumer of that commodity.

4

Well-being, satisfaction, pleasure, or happiness.

5

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

1

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

utility line; utility bill

2

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

3

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.

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