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Utility
01
a service that is provided to the public, such as electricity, water, or gas, which is used in daily life
02
the quality of being useful when applied
03
a company that performs a public service; subject to government regulation
04
the service (electric power or water or transportation) provided by a public utility
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(computer science) a program designed for general support of the processes of a computer
06
(economics) a measure that is to be maximized in any situation involving choice
utility
01
used of beef; usable but inferior
02
capable of substituting in any of several positions on a team
Example
Our utility bill includes charges for waste disposal along with water and electricity.
In winter, the utility costs rise because of the increased use of heating.
The utility company came to fix the power outage in our neighborhood.
The storm caused a disruption in utility services throughout the city.
The government is responsible for ensuring the provision of essential utilities to all citizens.
