Usefulness: meaning, definitions and examples

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usefulness

[ ˈjuːsf(ə)lnəs ]

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in daily life

The quality of being useful, practical, or beneficial.

Synonyms

effectiveness, helpfulness, utility

Examples of usage

His research showed the usefulness of the new technology.
She demonstrated the usefulness of meditation for reducing stress.
The usefulness of the new app was immediately apparent to users.
The report highlighted the importance and usefulness of regular exercise.
The usefulness of this tool cannot be overstated.

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in a specific situation

The extent to which something is helpful or beneficial in achieving a specific goal or purpose.

Synonyms

advantage, benefit, value

Examples of usage

The usefulness of this feature in the software is unmatched.
We need to evaluate the usefulness of this strategy in the current market.
Consider the usefulness of each ingredient before adding it to the recipe.
The team discussed the potential usefulness of incorporating new technologies.
The usefulness of feedback in improving performance cannot be ignored.

Translations

Translations of the word "usefulness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 utilidade

🇮🇳 उपयोगिता

🇩🇪 Nützlichkeit

🇮🇩 kegunaan

🇺🇦 корисність

🇵🇱 użyteczność

🇯🇵 有用性

🇫🇷 utilité

🇪🇸 utilidad

🇹🇷 kullanışlılık

🇰🇷 유용성

🇸🇦 فائدة

🇨🇿 užitečnost

🇸🇰 užitočnosť

🇨🇳 有用性

🇸🇮 koristnost

🇮🇸 nytsemi

🇰🇿 пайдалылық

🇬🇪 სარგებლიანობა

🇦🇿 faydalılıq

🇲🇽 utilidad

Word origin

The word 'usefulness' originates from the Middle English word 'usefulnesse', which is derived from the Old French word 'usfulnes'. The concept of usefulness has always been essential in human society, as it pertains to the practicality and benefits of various tools, ideas, or actions. Throughout history, individuals and societies have continuously strived to enhance the usefulness of their creations and innovations to improve daily life and achieve specific goals.