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utilities

/juːˈtɪlətiz/ /jʊˈtɪlətiz/

Meanings
noun
The state or condition of being useful; usefulness.

Examples :

"The utilities of a Swiss Army knife make it a favorite tool for camping. "
utility condition

Related Words

Illustration volunteering

volunteering verb

/ˌvɑlənˈtɪrɪŋ/ /ˌvɑlənˈtɪərɪŋ/

To enlist oneself as a volunteer.

"She is volunteering at the animal shelter every Saturday. "

Illustration effectively

effectively adverb

/ɪˈfɛktɪvli/ /əˈfɛktɪvli/

In an efficient or effective manner; with powerful effect.

"The teacher effectively explained the complex math problem, making it easier for the students to understand. "

Illustration usefulness

usefulness noun

/ˈjuːsfəlnəs/

The quality or degree of being useful.

"The usefulness of his latest reorganisation has been disputed."

Illustration specialized

specialized verb

/ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/ /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/

To make distinct or separate, particularly:

"The chef specialized his menu, separating the vegetarian dishes from the meat dishes. "

Illustration quarterback

quarterback noun

/ˈkwɔːrtərbæk/ /ˈkwɔːɾərbæk/

An offensive back whose primary job is to pass the ball in a play.

"The quarterback threw a long pass to the wide receiver during the school football game. "

Illustration application

application noun

/aplɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/

The act of applying or laying on, in a literal sense

"The application of this cream should reduce the swelling."

Illustration completing

completing verb

/kəmˈpliːtɪŋ/

To finish; to make done; to reach the end.

"He completed the assignment on time."

Illustration securities

securities noun

/sɪˈkjʊərɪtiz/ /səˈkjʊərɪtiz/

The condition of not being threatened, especially physically, psychologically, emotionally, or financially.

"The new alarm system provided the family with a greater sense of securities after a recent break-in. "

Illustration satisfaction

satisfaction noun

/sætɪsˈfækʃən/

A fulfilment of a need or desire.

"After studying hard for the exam, the student felt a great satisfaction. "

Illustration electricity

electricity noun

/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/ /iˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/

Originally, a property of amber and certain other nonconducting substances to attract lightweight material when rubbed, or the cause of this property; now understood to be a phenomenon caused by the distribution and movement of charged subatomic particles and their interaction with the electromagnetic field.

"The electricity bill was unusually high this month, likely due to the many electronics running in the house. "

Illustration performance

performance noun

[pə.ˈfɔː.məns] [pɚ.ˈfɔɹ.məns]

The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action.

"the performance of an undertaking or a duty"

Illustration experienced

experienced verb

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪənst/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ənst/

To observe certain events; undergo a certain feeling or process; or perform certain actions that may alter one or contribute to one's knowledge, opinions, or skills.

"I experienced a lot of new things during my summer vacation. "