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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For buyers considering nearby homes or apartments, that daily usefulness matters.
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Blaine Callahan, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2026
The moral instincts of Claude’s creators are in tension with its military usefulness.
—Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
Those who have used glass food containers know and appreciate their usefulness.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Business leaders are butting heads over whether the college degree is dead, arguing over its usefulness and overall value.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
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Blaine Callahan, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2026
The moral instincts of Claude’s creators are in tension with its military usefulness.
—Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
Those who have used glass food containers know and appreciate their usefulness.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Business leaders are butting heads over whether the college degree is dead, arguing over its usefulness and overall value.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 20 Feb. 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 6 Mar. 2026.
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