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noun
a program designed for general support of the processes of a computer
“a computer system provides utility programs to perform the tasks needed by most users”
noun
a company that performs a public service; subject to government regulation
adjective
capable of substituting in any of several positions on a team
“a utility infielder”
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
noun
a measure that is to be maximized in any situation involving choice
noun
the service (electric power or water or transportation) provided by a public utility
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