1. the state or quality of being useful; usefulness:
This chemical has no utility as an agricultural fertilizer.
2.something useful; a useful thing.
3.a public service, as a telephone or electric-light system, a streetcar orrailroad line, or the like.
4.Often, utilities. a useful or advantageous factor or feature:
the relative utilities of a religious or a secular education.
5.Economics. the capacity of a commodity or a service to satisfy somehuman want.
6.the principle and end of utilitarian ethics; well-being or happiness;that which is conducive to the happiness and well-being of thegreatest number.
10. (of domestic animals) raised or kept as a potentially profitableproduct rather than for show or as pets:
utility breeds; utility livestock.
11. having or made for a number of useful or practical purposes ratherthan a single, specialized ona utility knife.
12.designed chiefly for use or service rather than beauty, high quality, orthe like:
a utility vehicle; utility furniture.