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utility

CEFR: B2

The state or quality of being useful, functional, or providing measurable practical benefit.

Synonyms

efficacy
usefulness

Common Collocations

practical utility
maximize utility
diminishing utility

Example Sentence

The practical utility of theoretical economics lies in designing equitable municipal taxation systems.

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