usefulness
/ˈjuːsf(ʊ)lnəs
/noun [mass noun]
The quality or fact of being useful: faults that affect the book’s usefulness...
- We throw away stuff not because it's outlived its usefulness or functionality but its novelty.
- In the light of this we want to question the usefulness and convenience of maintaining this on the agenda.
- Vases, for example, derive their value from their usefulness or desirability for humans.
Synonyms
functionality, practicality, serviceability, fitness, adequacy, handiness, neatness, convenience, utility, use, effectiveness, efficacy;
value, worth, merit, success;
benefits, advantages, helpfulness, good, avail, help, assistance
informal niftiness