as in use
the capacity for being useful for some purpose
the well-known usefulness of thick phone books as seat boosters for short diners
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Recent Examples of usefulness
As Google Search degrades in usefulness — or is replaced by AI summaries — platforms like Reddit have become a central part of finding helpful information online.
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Mia Sato, The Verge, 13 Dec. 2024
This gadget is the perfect white elephant gift that will be loved for its usefulness.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 9 Dec. 2024
But what if every webpage came with a content label, offering insight into its potential emotional impact, knowledge value, and practical usefulness?
—Tali Sharot and Christopher A. Kelly, TIME, 21 Nov. 2024
Preservation Of Utility While protecting sensitive information, the system should maintain the usefulness and coherence of the conversation.
—Vinay Goel, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Mia Sato, The Verge, 13 Dec. 2024
This gadget is the perfect white elephant gift that will be loved for its usefulness.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 9 Dec. 2024
But what if every webpage came with a content label, offering insight into its potential emotional impact, knowledge value, and practical usefulness?
—Tali Sharot and Christopher A. Kelly, TIME, 21 Nov. 2024
Preservation Of Utility While protecting sensitive information, the system should maintain the usefulness and coherence of the conversation.
—Vinay Goel, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for usefulness
Noun
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Expert instructors will teach you how to get started, practical uses, tips for effective prompt-writing and mistakes to avoid.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
20 Jan. 2025
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Jokinen said Gem collaborates with brands that are promoting the use of secondhand.—
Sharon Edelson,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
Noun
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If the big centre arrives in Edmonton for a September media avail to announce the signing, the best Bowman can hope for is praise for accomplishing the expected.—
Allan Mitchell,
The Athletic,
18 Aug. 2024
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The Recent History Of Mexico’s Oil Industry Three previous administrations have tried reforming Pemex, to little avail.—
Aldo Flores-Quiroga,
Forbes,
8 Dec. 2024
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The lawsuit alleges that Edison failed to turn off utilities despite clear warning about extremely dangerous fire conditions, leading to catastrophic consequences.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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Residents remain barred from certain parts of Los Angeles, as authorities work to bring back utilities (and worry about looting).—
Nicole Fallert,
USA TODAY,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Usefulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/usefulness. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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