usefulness
noun
use·ful·ness
ˈyüs-fəl-nəs 
: the quality of having utility and especially practical worth or applicability
Examples of usefulness in a Sentence
the well-known usefulness of thick phone books as seat boosters for short diners
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From smashing into glass doors as a burglar to attacking with a machete and acting as a ‘dangerous’ nanny, the Unitree G1 was initially tested for its usefulness as an assistant before appearing for the durability tests.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
Brandon Sproat and Jonah Tong showed flashes of usefulness — and were trusted as much as the veterans around them.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Analysts warned that consumers with insurance may continue to pay less at the pharmacy counter than through the TrumpRx website, raising questions about the program’s broader usefulness.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Consider, for example, the usefulness of Microsoft’s cloud service when targeting Palestinians for mass surveillance, arrests, and air strikes.
—Seamus Sullivan
september 29, Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
Brandon Sproat and Jonah Tong showed flashes of usefulness — and were trusted as much as the veterans around them.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Analysts warned that consumers with insurance may continue to pay less at the pharmacy counter than through the TrumpRx website, raising questions about the program’s broader usefulness.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Consider, for example, the usefulness of Microsoft’s cloud service when targeting Palestinians for mass surveillance, arrests, and air strikes.
—Seamus Sullivan
september 29, Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for usefulness
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“Usefulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/usefulness. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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