util
8.2
A small computer program that does one simple task
- noun
- /ˈjuːtɪl/
- Jargon
:
utilidad
- He downloaded a util that can convert files into different formats.
Examples
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The developers created a new util to help manage memory more efficiently.
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This util simplifies the process of backing up your data.
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So we would import Java dot util dot star.
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There is a library that you will import called ACM dot util for utilities dot star.
Synonyms
326
3.9
A computer program that does a task, for example email or a game
is a small informal helper for very simple tasks rather than full user programs
49
4.4
A computer program that does a simple system task
is the informal word for a small, simple program rather than the formal term
1
3.8
A computer tool that does system tasks like cleaning files or scanning for viruses
is an informal small tool for one simple user task
4.9
A small program that does a common task other programs can use
is an informal small tool used directly by people rather than by programs
Surface Forms
Etymology
Util comes from utility, a word that means 'useful'. In computing a util is a small program that does one simple, useful job for you.