usefulness

noun

use·ful·ness ˈyüs-fəl-nəs

Synonyms of usefulness next

: 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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Nevada, with its six Electoral College votes, is by far the least populous of the swing states, which means that its usefulness comes up in far fewer scenarios. —

The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024 This year’s list has over 100 gift ideas for everyone in your life, and one in particular stood out thanks to its usefulness and affordability. —

Bridget Degnan, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024 Debates continue to rage within local and global industries around the ethics, usefulness and necessity of artificial intelligence and the developing, invasive tech was a constant source of chatter at MIPCOM, which came complete with an AI Summit. —

Max Goldbart, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024 There’s been ample debate about the usefulness and effectiveness of state film and tax incentives. —

Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for usefulness