utility — the state of being useful, profitable, or beneficial
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the state of being useful, profitable, or beneficial
Pronunciation (IPA): /juːˈtɪləti/
Korean meaning: 유용함, 실용성, 효용
Korean pronunciation: 유**틸**러티
Example Sentences
- My grandmother still questions the utility of smartphones while texting me 50 times a day.
- The utility of buying 20 pairs of shoes becomes questionable when you only have two feet.
- Economists study how consumers maximize their utility when making purchasing decisions.
utility
NOUN//juːˈtɪləti//
the state of being useful, profitable, or beneficial
The food processor shows great utility by replacing multiple kitchen tools
Utility transforms futility into fertility!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'utilitas'에서 유래되어 '유용함'이라는 의미로 발전했습니다. 중세 시대부터 실용적 가치를 나타내는 단어로 사용되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother still questions the utility of smartphones while texting me 50 times a day.”
“The utility of buying 20 pairs of shoes becomes questionable when you only have two feet.”
“Economists study how consumers maximize their utility when making purchasing decisions.”
“The utility companies are investing heavily in renewable energy sources.”
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