usefulness

/'ju:sfulnis/

Thân thiện

The usefulness of a good map becomes clear when you're trying to find a new park.

Definition

Noun: 1. The quality or state of being useful; the ability to be used for a practical purpose or to provide a benefit. It refers to the characteristic of having utility or serving a helpful function.

Usage

The noun "usefulness" describes the degree to which something is helpful, effective, or advantageous in achieving a goal or solving a problem. It is an abstract quality.

Examples

• The usefulness of this tool lies in its versatility.
• She questioned the long-term usefulness of the proposed policy.
• The usefulness of his advice became apparent only later.

Advanced Usage

• "of limited usefulness": Having only a small degree of practical value.
  • The old manual is of limited usefulness in the digital age.
• "prove one's usefulness": To demonstrate one's value or helpfulness.
  • The new assistant quickly proved her usefulness by organizing the chaotic files.

Variants and Related Words

• Useful (adj): Able to be used for a practical purpose; beneficial.
  • A useful piece of information.
• Use (n/v): The act of using something; to employ for a purpose.
  • The use of technology in education.
• Utility (n): The state of being useful, profitable, or beneficial. (Often more formal or technical than "usefulness").
  • The utility of a software application.

Synonyms

• Utility
• Helpfulness
• Practicality
• Effectiveness
• Advantage

Antonyms

• Uselessness
• Futility
• Worthlessness

Related Phrases

• "Outlive its usefulness": To become no longer practical or beneficial.
  • The old law has outlived its usefulness and should be repealed.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the quality of being of practical use

Từ đồng nghĩa

• utility