utilities

util*i*ty

noun

{bc}fitness for some purpose or worth to some end

marginal utility

noun

{bc}the amount of additional utility provided by an additional unit of an economic good or service

public utility

noun

{bc}a business organization (such as an electric company) performing a public service and subject to special governmental regulation

sport utility vehicle

noun

{bc}a rugged automotive vehicle similar to a station wagon but built on a light-truck chassis {bc}{sx|suv|SUV|}