UTILITY Synonyms
There are 22 hypernyms of the word utility. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for UTILITY
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usefulness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the quality of being of practical use | ||||||||
advantage | nounn | |||||||
noun • the quality of having a superior or more favorable position • (tennis) first point scored after deuce • benefit resulting from some event or action verb • give an advantage to | ||||||||
convenience | nounn | |||||||
noun • the state of being suitable or opportune • the quality of being useful and convenient • a toilet that is available to the public • a device or control that is very useful for a particular job | ||||||||
effectiveness | nounn | |||||||
noun • power to be effective; the quality of being able to bring about an effect • capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects | ||||||||
functionality | nounn | |||||||
noun • capable of serving a purpose well | ||||||||
helpfulness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the property of providing useful assistance • friendliness evidence by a kindly and helpful disposition | ||||||||
practicality | nounn | |||||||
noun • concerned with actual use rather than theoretical possibilities | ||||||||
service | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • work done by one person or group that benefits another • Canadian writer (born in England) who wrote about life in the Yukon Territory (1874-1958) • an act of help or assistance; something (such as a tool, software or system) used to render said help or assistance • the act of public worship following prescribed rules • a company or agency that performs a public service; subject to government regulation • employment in or work for another • a force that is a branch of the armed forces • a means of serving • tableware consisting of a complete set of articles (silver or dishware) for use at table • the act of mating by male animals • (law) the acts performed by an English feudal tenant for the benefit of his lord which formed the consideration for the property granted to him • (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play • the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone • periodic maintenance on a car or machine • the performance of duties by a waiter or servant verb • be used by; as of a utility • make fit for use • mate with | ||||||||
value | nounn | |||||||
noun • a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed • the quality (positive or negative) that renders something desirable or valuable • the amount (of money or goods or services) that is considered to be a fair equivalent for something else • relative darkness or lightness of a color • (music) the relative duration of a musical note • an ideal accepted by some individual or group verb • fix or determine the value of; assign a value to • hold dear • regard highly; think much of • evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of • estimate the value of | ||||||||
note | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a brief written record • a short personal letter • a notation representing the pitch and duration of a musical sound • a tone of voice that shows what the speaker is feeling • a characteristic emotional quality • a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank) • a comment or instruction (usually added) • high status importance owing to marked superiority • a promise to pay a specified amount on demand or at a certain time verb • make mention of • notice or perceive • observe with care or pay close attention to • make a written note of | ||||||||
substitute | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another • an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced • someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult) adjective satellite • capable of substituting in any of several positions on a team • serving or used in place of another • artificial and inferior verb • put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items • be a substitute • act as a substitute | ||||||||
utility-grade | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • used of beef; usable but inferior | ||||||||
public utility | nounn | |||||||
noun • a company that performs a public service; subject to government regulation | ||||||||
public utility company | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a company that performs a public service; subject to government regulation | ||||||||
public-service corporation | nounn | |||||||
noun • a company that performs a public service; subject to government regulation | ||||||||
service program | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • (computer science) a program designed for general support of the processes of a computer | ||||||||
utility program | nounn | |||||||
noun • (computer science) a program designed for general support of the processes of a computer |