expected utility
ɪkˈspɛktɪd juːˈtɪlɪti
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Definition of expected utility - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
decision makingthe predicted value of an option's outcome
  • Expected utility helps in decision making under uncertainty.
2.
businessTECH.weighted average utility of possible outcomes in uncertaintyTECH.
  • Investors calculate expected utility to make informed decisions.
expected value
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Expressions with expected

lower than expectedadv.
less than what was predicted
The turnout for the event was lower than expected.
to be expectedadj.
anticipated or foreseen
The delay was to be expected due to the heavy traffic.
working as expectedadj.
functioning in the intended manner
The new software is working as expected.
expected resultsn.
outcomes predicted before doing a task, test, project or experiment
The report lists expected results for the next quarter.
when least expectedadv.
at a time that is not anticipated
The solution appeared when least expected.
better-than-expectedadj.
higher or more positive than what was predicted
The company's profits were better-than-expected this quarter.

Expressions with utility

utility mann.
worker serving in multiple capacities
As a utility man, he fixed leaks and painted walls.
sports utility vehiclen.
large vehicle designed for off-road use
The sports utility vehicle handled the rough terrain with ease.
utility beltn.
belt with pockets for carrying tools
The electrician wore a utility belt for his tools.
utility billn.
invoice for services like water and electricity
The utility bill is due at the end of the month.
utility knifen.
cutting tool with a retractable blade
He used a utility knife to open the box.
utility roomn.
room for washing and ironing tasks
The utility room is perfect for laundry and ironing.
public utility companyn.
regulated business supplying essential resources for community use
The public utility company maintains water and power lines across the city.
sport utility vehiclen.
large car with off-road features and space for people or cargo
A sport utility vehicle can carry seven people and drive on rough roads.
utility sinkn.
large sink used for heavy cleaning in laundry rooms or workshops
She scrubbed her boots in the utility sink.
utility truckn.
vehicle used for transporting goods or equipment
The utility truck delivered supplies to the construction site.

Terms related to expected utility

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expectexpectancyexpectationadvantagebenefitconsequencegainoutcomepayoffresultreturncalculation

Examples of expected utility in a sentence

  • Investors rely on expected utility to assess potential risks.
  • Economists use expected utility to predict behavior.
  • Expected utility helps in assessing risk.

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  1. French:utilité espérée, ...
  2. German:erwarteter Nutzen, ...
  3. Italian:utilità attesa, ...
  4. Spanish:utilidad esperada, ...
  5. Portuguese:utilidade esperada, ...
  6. Chinese:期望效用, 期望效益, ...
  7. Japanese:期待効用, ...
  8. Arabic:المَنْفَعَة المُتَوَقَّعَة, المردود المتوقع, ...
  9. Hebrew:תּוֹעֶלֶת צְפוּיָה, ...
  10. Russian:ожидаемая полезность, ...
  11. Ukrainian:очікувана корисність, ...
  12. Hindi:अपेक्षित उपयोगिता, ...
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