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

Its usefulness can increase as more devices, applications and technologies depend on connectivity. — Christopher Guttman-McCabe, Forbes.com, 5 Nov. 2026

Mazda and racing partnerships OpenAI is testing its models with industry partners to evaluate their usefulness in real engineering environments. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026

The same technology might eventually support searches for missing people, although Astro's usefulness still needs to be demonstrated during actual police operations. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026

The usefulness of this app for Android and iOS goes well beyond directions that factor in bus, rail and even ferry options. — Rob Pegoraro, Washington Post, 30 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1618, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing usefulness

• outlive one's usefulness