utility
- adjective
- /juːˈtɪləti/
- Jargon
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polivalente
- He is a utility player, capable of performing well both as a catcher and a first baseman.
We were, we, we were good with catching and moving and we were utility type of players.
- We were, we, we were good with catching and moving and we were utility type of players.
Examples
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The coach praised her for being a utility player, as she could step in at various positions without losing performance.
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In baseball, a utility player can easily switch positions when needed, helping the team adapt.
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We were, we, we were good with catching and moving and we were utility type of players.
Synonyms
Able to play different roles on a team
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
8
3.2
An organization that provides essential services like water or electricity and is regulated by the government
- Specialized
3
7.0
Extra enjoyment you get from one more item, like a slice of pizza
- Jargon
1
4.9
A team member who can play several positions well in sports like baseball
- Specialized
1
3.8
A computer tool that does system tasks like cleaning files or scanning for viruses
- Specialized
A company that supplies water, electricity, or gas and is run under government rules
- Specialized
A loan to build public services like water or electricity paid back from the money those services earn
- Specialized
Money a government or city borrows to pay for public services like water and electricity
How Versatile
Surface Forms
Morphology
utility = use (semi-transparent) = util + ity
As an adjective meaning 'useful in multiple roles', the relation to 'use' is clear in meaning though the form 'util-' may obscure it.
Etymology
A utility player in sport is someone who can play many positions, and the word comes from utilis 'useful'. That's why a utility player is someone the team can 'use' in different roles.