utility

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

Collocations

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1

(noun.) usefulness

ADJ

great, high | low

social

Community centers provide important social utility by offering free services to local residents.

VERB + UTILITY

have

PREP

of ~

A smartphone is of great utility for staying connected with friends and family throughout the day.

2

(noun.) service provided for the public

ADJ

public, state-owned | privatized

electricity, water

The local water utility announced plans to fix the broken pipes in our neighborhood.

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