as in use
the capacity for being useful for some purpose
the well-known usefulness of thick phone books as seat boosters for short diners
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Recent Examples of usefulness
Magnetization strength, resistance to demagnetization, energy storage capacity, and the permanent magnet’s behavior at high temperatures are major parameters that determine its usefulness.
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Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
Local grid synergy The B2U grid storage solution could do more than simply extend the usefulness of lithium-ion batteries from Waymo’s fleet by several years.
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Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
4 June 2026
The living room room is furnished with a sofa bed and a small table, maximizing its usefulness, while a mini-split air-conditioning unit and underfloor heating system maintain a comfortable temperature.
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Adam Williams
may 31,
New Atlas,
31 May 2026
Free users have to use the knowledge base, which is comparable to Weebly's in its usefulness.
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Jordan Minor,
PC Magazine,
30 May 2026
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Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
Local grid synergy The B2U grid storage solution could do more than simply extend the usefulness of lithium-ion batteries from Waymo’s fleet by several years.
—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
4 June 2026
The living room room is furnished with a sofa bed and a small table, maximizing its usefulness, while a mini-split air-conditioning unit and underfloor heating system maintain a comfortable temperature.
—
Adam Williams
may 31,
New Atlas,
31 May 2026
Free users have to use the knowledge base, which is comparable to Weebly's in its usefulness.
—
Jordan Minor,
PC Magazine,
30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for usefulness
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
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Under them, a chatbot must not be able to interact with someone under 18 unless it is programmed against encouraging self-destructive behavior and provides parents with tools to manage the child’s use.
Noun
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For Sabonis, there have been trade discussions with the Charlotte Hornets and Toronto Raptors to no avail.
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The Celtics had offered the Bucks a package centered around Jaylen Brown and two first-round picks to no avail, per CBS Sports.
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The lawsuit filed by the families names Wilburn, Riverside County, and the cities of Beaumont and Calimesa as defendants, alleging the intersection was dangerously designed and maintained, with inadequate sight lines caused by roadway geometry, vegetation and utility equipment.
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But residents who live near hyperscale centers have expressed outrage over a range of issues, including health impacts, spiking utility bills, constant noise, dropping water pressure and concerns about potentially losing their land through eminent domain.
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“Usefulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/usefulness. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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