Scrabble?! UTILITY

Definitions of UTILITY in various dictionaries:

noun - a company that performs a public service

noun - the quality of being of practical use

noun - the service (electric power or water or transportation) provided by a public utility

noun - (economics) a measure that is to be maximized in any situation involving choice

noun - (computer science) a program designed for general support of the processes of a computer

noun - 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

adj - used of beef

adj - capable of substituting in any of several positions on a team

The quality or condition of being useful; usefulness: “I have always doubted the utility of these conferences on disarmament” (Winston S.

A useful article or device.

Abbr.

A public utility.

A commodity or service, such as electricity, water, or public transportation, that is provided by a public utility.

Prepared to play any of the smaller theatrical roles on short notice: a utility cast member.

Capable of playing as a substitute in any of several positions: a utility infielder.

Designed for various often heavy-duty practical uses: a utility knife; a utility vehicle.

Raised or kept for the production of a farm product rather than for show or as pets: utility livestock.

Of the lowest U.

noun - the quality of being useful