Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Utility

• (n.) The quality or state of being useful; usefulness; production of good; profitableness to some valuable end; as, the utility of manure upon land; the utility of the sciences; the utility of medicines.
• (n.) Adaptation to satisfy the desires or wants; intrinsic value. See Note under Value, 2.
• (n.) Happiness; the greatest good, or happiness, of the greatest number, -- the foundation of utilitarianism.

Synonyms of Utility

• Public Utility
• Public Utility Company
• Public-Service Corporation
• Usefulness
• Utility Program
• Service Program
• Utility-Grade
• Substitute

Antonyms of Utility

• Inutility
• Uselessness

Homophones of Utility