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util

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈjuːˌtɪl/

1

noun

Meaning 1

A hypothetical unit measuring satisfaction.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable

Topics: economics, sciences

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: hedon, utile, utilon

Antonyms: dolor

2

noun

Meaning 2

A utility.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, informal

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

Examples

  • Where can I download free disk utils?

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

Utilities.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Qualifier: housing

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Clipping of utility.