usefulness

noun

use·​ful·​ness ˈyüs-fəl-nəs 

: the quality of having utility and especially practical worth or applicability

Synonyms of usefulness

• use
• avail
• utility

Examples of usefulness in a Sentence

the well-known usefulness of thick phone books as seat boosters for short diners

Recent Examples on the Web

Even so, the way that feedback is gathered can make all the difference in terms of its honesty, usefulness and impact. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Each piece of vintage clothing carries some mix of memory, usefulness and resale value, and telling those apart is the hard part. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 June 2026

Parents and teachers are questioning the usefulness of various types of digital technologies in classrooms. — Rachel Mural, Fortune, 21 June 2026

Parents and teachers are questioning the usefulness of various types of digital technologies in classrooms. — Rachel Mural, The Conversation, 18 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1618, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing usefulness

• outlive one's usefulness