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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These settings are ideal for astrophotography, while the overall focal range further increases its usefulness when shooting a variety of night sky compositions.
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James Abbott, Space.com, 27 May 2025
An Internet where a World ID is required to access most services might impede the usefulness of the agents that OpenAI and others are developing.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 27 May 2025
Fans of the penny cite its usefulness in charity drives and nostalgia for a bygone era when one penny could buy a piece of gum.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 22 May 2025
Rate your answer on a scale of 1-10 for each of these criteria: accuracy, completeness, relevance, clarity, and practical usefulness.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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James Abbott, Space.com, 27 May 2025
An Internet where a World ID is required to access most services might impede the usefulness of the agents that OpenAI and others are developing.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 27 May 2025
Fans of the penny cite its usefulness in charity drives and nostalgia for a bygone era when one penny could buy a piece of gum.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 22 May 2025
Rate your answer on a scale of 1-10 for each of these criteria: accuracy, completeness, relevance, clarity, and practical usefulness.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 22 May 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 5 Jun. 2025.
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