utility

util*i*ty

noun

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

utility

adjective

{bc}capable of serving as a substitute in various roles or positions

utility knife

noun

{bc}a knife designed for general use

utility token

noun

{bc}a digital token of {d_link|cryptocurrency|cryptocurrency} that is issued in order to fund development of the cryptocurrency and that can be later used to purchase a good or service offered by the issuer of the cryptocurrency

utility pole

noun

{bc}a tall wooden pole that is used to support telephone wires, electrical wires, etc.

utility room

noun

{bc}a room in a home where equipment (such as furnaces and water heaters) or large appliances (such as washing machines) are kept

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|}