Definition of usefulness
:the quality of having utility and especially practical worth or applicability
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the well-known usefulness of thick phone books as seat boosters for short diners
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Maybe it’s also because of the oracle character’s usefulness as a narrative device, an easy way to close plot holes.
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The Wert Park upgrades were intended to make the playground easier for youngsters with physical disabilities to get to it and play on it and to increase the usefulness of the playground for youngsters on the autism spectrum.
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Uranians, like Trump are here to break rules or tear down systems that have outlived their usefulness.
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In America, doing work of any kind, no matter its usefulness, is seen as inherently more worthwhile than the alternative.
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This dignity is unconditional, it is never reduced by factors such as usefulness or wantedness.
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Once that happened to any organization, its social usefulness is at least debatable.
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His usefulness had declined significantly in their eyes once that goal was accomplished and in light of his rocky first week on the job.
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Stephen Ross questioned Thursday whether the Pro Bowl has outlived its usefulness.
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First Known Use of usefulness
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usefulness Synonyms
Synonyms
account, avail, mileage, service, serviceability, serviceableness, use, utilityAntonyms
uselessness, worthlessnessRelated Words
advantage, benefit, gain; aid, assistance, help; applicability, appropriateness, fitness, relevance; profit, value, worthNear Antonyms
inapplicability, inappropriatenessLearn More about usefulness
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