fitness for some purpose; ability to be used advantageously

something useful or designed for use

an organization performing a public service, e.g. by providing gas or electricity, and operated privately, by local government, or by the state

in computing, a program or piece of software that carries out a routine task

Aus, NZ = utility vehicle

serving primarily for utility rather than beauty; utilitarian

utility furniture

designed or adapted for general use

capable of serving as a substitute in various roles or positions

a utility player