Associations to the word «Utile»

Wiktionary

UTILE, adjective. (now rare) Useful.
UTILE, noun. (economics) A theoretical unit of measure of utility, for indicating a supposed quantity of satisfaction derived from an economic transaction.

Dictionary definition

UTILE, adjective. Being of use or service; "the girl felt motherly and useful"; "a useful job"; "a useful member of society".

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke