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I . utility <-ies> [ju:ˈtɪlətɪ, Am -t̬ɪ] N

1. utility form (usefulness):

utility
поле́зность f
utility
удо́бство nt

2. utility (public service):

public utilities
коммуна́льные услу́ги мн

II . utility <-ies> [ju:ˈtɪlətɪ, Am -t̬ɪ] ADJ

2. utility (functional):

utility
практи́чный

public utility N FIN, econ

utility expenses N pl

utility program N COMPUT

utility room N

utility vehicle N

Usage examples with utilities

public utilities
коммуна́льные услу́ги мн

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English
Similarly, technological change threatens the traditional monopolies of utilities, while efforts to liberalize trade are intensifying the pressure to end the tariff walls that protect marketing boards.
www.theglobeandmail.com
The software was varied, ranging from utilities and personal accounting programs, to educational titles and games.
en.wikipedia.org
Software ranged from simple mortgage interest calculations, word processing, games and utilities to advanced payroll, accounting and industry specific applications.
en.wikipedia.org
Businesses say they face a summer slump unless the country's utilities crank out more electricity.
www.independent.co.uk
With utilities, there is inherent demand for the services they offer, which generally doesn't fluctuate with the broader economic cycle.
www.afr.com
Some energy producers, e.g., electric utilities, may have margins protected by regulation that allows them to price on a cost-plus basis.
en.wikipedia.org
Over 382,000 people were without power, one of the worst power outages on record for area utilities.
en.wikipedia.org
To respond to high peak demand, utilities build very capital-intensive power plants and lines.
en.wikipedia.org
As a result, utilities muddle along, forced to make up cash shortfalls caused by low per-unit rates by selling a higher volume of our liquid assets.
www.circleofblue.org
In the world of regulated utilities, lower business risk generally means the profit they're permitted to earn gets reduced.
www.thestar.com

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