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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Some experts who haven’t been involved in the clock’s designation have questioned its usefulness.
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Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
It’s designed for usefulness, which means sometimes trading detail for meaning.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Acceptance may come down to usefulness.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 23 Jan. 2026
If feedback arrives, filter it for usefulness and keep moving, because your authentic tone attracts supporters who appreciate your vision.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 21 Jan. 2026
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Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
It’s designed for usefulness, which means sometimes trading detail for meaning.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Acceptance may come down to usefulness.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 23 Jan. 2026
If feedback arrives, filter it for usefulness and keep moving, because your authentic tone attracts supporters who appreciate your vision.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 21 Jan. 2026
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 4 Feb. 2026.
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