usefulness
noun
use·ful·ness
ˈyüs-fəl-nəs 
: 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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Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 21 Mar. 2026
In court filings, Kalshi has tried to argue that its sports prediction market has economic utility and usefulness.
—ABC News, 11 Mar. 2026
Anya-Gafu, however, thinks the ratio has lost some of its usefulness.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
How to Successfully Store Leftover Paint To extend the usefulness of leftover house paint, our experts recommend abiding by the following rules for successful paint storage.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 5 Mar. 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 29 Mar. 2026.
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