utility

• Descreve algo destinado à utilidade ou praticidade, e não à aparência; também se refere a serviços básicos de infraestrutura, como água, luz e esgoto.

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.

   Utilitário

   • 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.

   Sinônimosfunctionalpracticalserviceableusefulutilitarian

2. Basic or standardB2formal

   Relating to basic services or standard features without extra frills.

   Básico ou padrão

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbasicfunctionalno-frillsplainpracticalstandardutilitarianworkaday

• Substantivo que designa o estado ou qualidade de ser útil, vantajoso ou proveitoso, ou ainda um serviço essencial (como eletricidade, água ou gás) fornecido à população.

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.

   Utilidade

   • 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.

   Sinônimosadvantagebenefiteffectivenessfunctionserviceuseusefulnessvalueworth

   Antônimosinutilityuselessnessworthlessness

2. Public serviceB1formal

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

   Serviço público

   • 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.

   Sinônimospublic servicepublic utility

3. Computer programB2informalIT

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

   Utilitário

   • 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.

   Sinônimostoolutility program