usefulness
noun
use·ful·ness
ˈyüs-fəl-nəs 
: the quality of having utility and especially practical worth or applicability
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Examples of usefulness in a Sentence
the well-known usefulness of thick phone books as seat boosters for short diners
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Never mind reports from the city of Chicago’s inspector general and Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx that raise serious questions about the reliability of ShotSpotter’s technology and its usefulness in prosecuting crimes.
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David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2024
This has raised concerns about the test’s usefulness compared with existing screening methods.
—Elaine Chen, STAT, 22 May 2024
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David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2024
This has raised concerns about the test’s usefulness compared with existing screening methods.
—Elaine Chen, STAT, 22 May 2024
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 1 Jun. 2024.
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