usefulness
noun
use·ful·ness
ˈyüs-fəl-nəs 
: the quality of having utility and especially practical worth or applicability
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the well-known usefulness of thick phone books as seat boosters for short diners
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Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 6 Feb. 2025
Some initiatives have outlived their usefulness or have led to dependency rather than the development outcomes that were intended.
—Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 1 Feb. 2025
Through social media’s growth potential and the genuine usefulness of its content, @haircare has made a name for itself on social media.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
Thomas The Best Mattresses For Sciatica, Backed By Expert Insights
By
McKenzie Dillon
Fruit Preserves
A jar of fruit preserves’ usefulness extends well beyond buttered toast.
—Rai Mincey, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for usefulness
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“Usefulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/usefulness. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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