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utilities
noun(u-til-i-ty)
(computer science) a program designed for general support of the processes of a computer
Synonyms: service program, utility program,
Examples:
A computer system provides utility programs to perform the tasks needed by most users.
utilities
noun(u-til-i-ty)
the quality of being of practical use
Synonyms: usefulness,
Antonyms: inutility,
utilities
adjective(u-til-i-ty)
used of beef; usable but inferior
Synonyms: utility-grade,
utilities
noun(u-til-i-ty)
a company that performs a public service; subject to government regulation
Synonyms: public-service corporation, public utility, public utility company,
utilities
adjective(u-til-i-ty)
capable of substituting in any of several positions on a team
Synonyms: substitute,
Examples:
A utility infielder.
utilities
noun(u-til-i-ty)
a facility composed of one or more pieces of equipment connected to or part of a structure and designed to provide a service such as heat or electricity or water or sewage disposal
utilities
noun(u-til-i-ty)
(economics) a measure that is to be maximized in any situation involving choice
utilities
noun(u-til-i-ty)
the service (electric power or water or transportation) provided by a public utility

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