utility

• يصف شيئًا مصمَّمًا للمنفعة أو العملية بدلًا من الجمال أو الترفيه. ويُستعمل أيضًا للإشارة إلى المنفعة أو الخدمة العامة كالكهرباء والماء.

Describes something that is designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive.

1. Designed for practical useB2formal

   Designed or intended for practical and functional use rather than for decoration or luxury.

   نفعي عملي

   • They bought a utility vehicle for their farm work.
   • The company offers utility software for data management.
   • He prefers utility clothing that is durable and comfortable.

   المرادفاتfunctionalpracticalserviceableusefulutilitarian

2. Basic or standardB2formal

   Relating to basic services or standard features without extra frills.

   أساسي أو قياسي

   • The apartment has utility furniture that is simple and functional.
   • They offer a utility version of the product at a lower price.
   • The utility grade of the material is sufficient for construction.

   المرادفاتbasicfunctionalno-frillsplainpracticalstandardutilitarianworkaday

• اسم يشير إلى حالة النفع أو الجدوى أو الملاءمة، أو إلى خدمة أساسية كالكهرباء والماء والغاز تُقدَّم للمستهلكين.

A noun referring to the state of being useful, profitable, or beneficial, or a service (such as electricity, water, or gas) provided to the public.

1. Usefulness or benefitB2formal

   The quality of being useful or providing a benefit.

   النفع

   • The utility of this tool is undeniable in construction.
   • She questioned the utility of attending another meeting.
   • The software's utility lies in its ability to automate tasks.

   المرادفاتadvantagebenefiteffectivenessfunctionserviceuseusefulnessvalueworth

   الأضدادinutilityuselessnessworthlessness

2. Public serviceB1formal

   A service provided by a company or government, such as electricity, water, or gas.

   خدمة المرافق العامة

   • The utility company sent a bill for the electricity usage.
   • We need to pay our utility bills before the end of the month.
   • The city is upgrading its water utility infrastructure.

   المرادفاتpublic servicepublic utility

3. Computer programB2informalIT

   A program designed to perform a specific task, often related to system maintenance.

   أداة برمجية

   • I downloaded a utility to clean up my hard drive.
   • This utility helps manage file backups automatically.
   • The system utility checks for disk errors regularly.

   المرادفاتtoolutility program