utility

/juːtˈɪlɪti/

/juˈtɪɫəti/

Utility

a service that is provided to the public, such as electricity, water, or gas, which is used in daily life

the quality of being of practical use

synonyms : usefulness

antonyms : inutility

a company that performs a public service; subject to government regulation

the service (electric power or water or transportation) provided by a public utility

(computer science) a program designed for general support of the processes of a computer

(economics) a measure that is to be maximized in any situation involving choice

utility

used of beef; usable but inferior

capable of substituting in any of several positions on a team

Examples

1. Our utility bill includes charges for waste disposal along with water and electricity.

2. Bad weather brought chaos to the utility companies.

3. In winter, the utility costs rise because of the increased use of heating.

4. The utility company came to fix the power outage in our neighborhood.