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utilities

 

[ juːˈtɪlɪtiz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

public services

Utilities refer to public services such as water, electricity, gas, or sewage disposal.

Synonyms

amenities, facilities, services

Examples of usage

  • Utilities are essential for the functioning of a society.
  • Many people take utilities for granted until they are disrupted.
Context #2 | Noun

tools or devices

Utilities can also refer to tools or devices designed to be useful or necessary for everyday life.

Synonyms

devices, instruments, tools

Examples of usage

  • A Swiss army knife is a versatile utility.
  • Software utilities can help optimize your computer's performance.

Translations

Translations of the word "utilities" in other languages:

🇵🇹 utilidades

🇮🇳 उपयोगिताएँ

🇩🇪 Dienstprogramme

🇮🇩 utilitas

🇺🇦 корисні функції

🇵🇱 narzędzia

🇯🇵 ユーティリティ

🇫🇷 utilitaires

🇪🇸 utilidades

🇹🇷 araçlar

🇰🇷 유틸리티

🇸🇦 خدمات

🇨🇿 nástroje

🇸🇰 nástroje

🇨🇳 实用工具

🇸🇮 pripomočki

🇮🇸 tól

🇰🇿 пайдалы құралдар

🇬🇪 სასარგებლო ინსტრუმენტები

🇦🇿 faydalı alətlər

🇲🇽 utilidades

Etymology

The term 'utilities' originated in the late Middle English period from Old French 'utilite' and Latin 'utilitas', both meaning 'usefulness'. Over time, the word evolved to encompass both public services and useful tools or devices.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,760, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.