utility

• Beschreibt etwas, das auf Nützlichkeit oder Zweckmäßigkeit ausgerichtet ist und nicht auf Ästhetik; auch etwas, das einen praktischen Nutzen oder eine bestimmte Funktion erfüllt.

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.

   Gebrauchs-

   • 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.

   Synonymefunctionalpracticalserviceableusefulutilitarian

2. Basic or standardB2formal

   Relating to basic services or standard features without extra frills.

   Einfach oder Standard

   • 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.

   Synonymebasicfunctionalno-frillsplainpracticalstandardutilitarianworkaday

• Substantiv, das den Zustand der Nützlichkeit, Zweckmäßigkeit oder Vorteilhaftigkeit bezeichnet oder ein Versorgungsgut (wie Strom, Wasser oder Gas), das der Bevölkerung bereitgestellt wird.

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.

   Nützlichkeit

   • 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.

   Synonymeadvantagebenefiteffectivenessfunctionserviceuseusefulnessvalueworth

   Antonymeinutilityuselessnessworthlessness

2. Public serviceB1formal

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

   Versorgungsleistung

   • 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.

   Synonymepublic servicepublic utility

3. Computer programB2informalIT

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

   Dienstprogramm

   • 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.

   Synonymetoolutility program