Usefulness Meaning in English

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Definition

The quality of being helpful, practical, or valuable for a purpose. If something has usefulness, it can serve a purpose or make things easier.

Usage & Nuances

"Usefulness" is a formal, abstract noun, often used in academic, workplace, or evaluation contexts. Common collocations are "assess the usefulness," "question its usefulness," and "practical usefulness." It’s not used for people—only things or ideas.

• Spanish: utilidad
• Portuguese (BR): utilidade
• Portuguese (PT): utilidade
• Chinese (Simplified): 有用性
• Chinese (Traditional): 有用性
• Hindi: उपयोगिता
• Arabic: الفائدة
• Bengali: প্রয়োজনীয়তা - উপযোগিতা
• Russian: полезность
• Japanese: 有用性
• Vietnamese: tính hữu ích
• Korean: 유용성
• Turkish: kullanışlılık - faydalılık
• Urdu: افادیت - کارآمدی
• Indonesian: kegunaan - manfaat

Example Sentences

The usefulness of this tool is obvious.

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We discussed the usefulness of learning a second language.

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Can you explain the usefulness of this app?

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Some people question the usefulness of printed dictionaries nowadays.

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After using it for a week, I realized the usefulness of this planner.

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The usefulness of advice depends on whether you follow it.

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