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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Not louder claims, but quieter usefulness.
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Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
This is not to dismiss the potential usefulness of AI models.
—ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2025
While the Will Rogers Coliseum is a centerpiece of the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo, its usefulness isn’t limited to a few weeks in January and February, Crum said.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2025
To expand the display's usefulness, Corsair offers integration with its iCUE software.
—Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2025
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Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
This is not to dismiss the potential usefulness of AI models.
—ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2025
While the Will Rogers Coliseum is a centerpiece of the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo, its usefulness isn’t limited to a few weeks in January and February, Crum said.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2025
To expand the display's usefulness, Corsair offers integration with its iCUE software.
—Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 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 9 Sep. 2025.
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