utility
n//juˈtɪl.ə.ti//användbarhet, användbar, lönsamhet, kraftverk, leverantör, tjänsteleverantör, vattenverk, verk, värmeverk, applikation, tillämpning, verktyg
The state or condition of being useful; usefulness.
Something that is useful.
(computing) A software program other than a game; one that is useful or creative rather than merely entertaining.
(economics) The ability of a commodity to satisfy needs or wants; the satisfaction experienced by the consumer of that commodity.
(business, finance, by extension) A natural or legal monopoly distributer of such a utility; or, the securities of such a provider.
(computing) A software program designed to perform a single task or a small range of tasks, often to help manage and tune computer hardware, an operating system, or application software.