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utility (EN)
Selfstandige naamwoord, byvoeglike naamwoord

Selfstandige naamwoord “utility”

enkelvoud utility, meervoud utilities of ontelbaar
  1. nutsdiens (’n diens soos elektrisiteit, water, of gas wat aan die publiek verskaf word)
    Electricity is an essential utility for households.
  2. nutsmaatskappy (’n maatskappy wat openbare dienste soos water en elektrisiteit verskaf)
    The utility is investing in new infrastructure to improve service reliability.
  3. nut
    She questioned the utility of spending so much time on minor details during the meeting.
  4. nutsgoed (in rekenaars, 'n klein program ontwerp om 'n spesifieke taak uit te voer)
    He downloaded a utility that helps optimize the computer's performance.
  5. nut, (in die ekonomie) die bevrediging of voordeel verkry uit die verbruik van 'n produk
    The economist explained how utility influences consumer choices.

byvoeglike naamwoord “utility”

basisvorm utility, nie-gradeerbaar
  1. nut (ontwerp vir praktiese gebruik eerder as skoonheid; funksioneel)
    He prefers utility clothing that is comfortable and durable.
  2. nut (vir berging of toerusting)
    She keeps cleaning supplies in the utility room next to the kitchen.