usefulness
noun
use·ful·ness
ˈyüs-fəl-nəs 
: the quality of having utility and especially practical worth or applicability
Examples of usefulness in a Sentence
the well-known usefulness of thick phone books as seat boosters for short diners
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In the lead-up to the TrumpRx launch, Democratic members of Congress questioned its usefulness and urged federal health regulators to delay its debut.
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Gavin J. Quinton, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
While quantum computers continue to slowly grind towards usefulness, some are pursuing a different approach—analog quantum simulation.
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 Feb. 2026
As more people and businesses accept Bitcoin as a form of payment, a store of wealth, or as a core element of the larger crypto system, its usefulness naturally grows.
—K.h. Koehler, jsonline.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Many hardware platforms these days benefit from software updates long after the initial purchase price, upgrading capability and usefulness.
—John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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Gavin J. Quinton, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
While quantum computers continue to slowly grind towards usefulness, some are pursuing a different approach—analog quantum simulation.
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 Feb. 2026
As more people and businesses accept Bitcoin as a form of payment, a store of wealth, or as a core element of the larger crypto system, its usefulness naturally grows.
—K.h. Koehler, jsonline.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Many hardware platforms these days benefit from software updates long after the initial purchase price, upgrading capability and usefulness.
—John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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 14 Feb. 2026.
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