utility function
juːˈtɪləti ˈfʌŋkʃən
Definition

Definition of utility function - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
businessTECH.mathematical representation of preferences over a set of goods and servicesTECH.
  • The economist modeled consumer choices using a utility function.
2.
technologyTECH.tool in programming that performs a specific taskTECH.
  • He wrote a utility function to automate the data processing.
utility
3.
mathematicsTECH.mathematical function representing preferences in game theoryTECH.
  • The utility function helps predict player choices in the game.
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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.

Expressions with function

function like clockworkv.
run smoothly, predictably, without problems
With regular maintenance, these machines function like clockwork all year.
simple functionn.
task or operation that is easy to perform
Cooking pasta is a simple function of boiling water.
function roomn.
room in a venue kept for events such as parties or meetings
They booked the hotel function room for the wedding reception.
social functionn.
gathering for social purposes
The company hosted a social function for its employees.
vital functionn.
critical role or task in a system
The manager performs a vital function in the company.
bodily functionn.
natural process of a living body
Digestion is a crucial bodily function for nutrient absorption.
work functionn.
social event organized by an employer for employees
The annual work function was held at a fancy restaurant.
judicial functionn.
role of deciding disputes and interpreting law carried out by courts
The constitution separates the judicial function from legislative and executive powers.
switching functionn.
process of changing from one state or condition to another
The system's switching function was activated during the power outage.
staff functionn.
social event organized for company employees
The annual dinner is a popular staff function.

Terms related to utility function

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Terms with utility function included in their meaning

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rotv.
deterioration
decline in function or utility over time

Examples of utility function in a sentence

  • Researchers developed a new utility function for better accuracy.
  • The utility function simplified the code significantly.
  • Developers often use a utility function for repetitive tasks.
  • Economists often use a utility function to model consumer behavior.
  • In decision theory, a utility function quantifies satisfaction levels.

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  1. French:fonction d'utilité, fonction utilitaire, ...
  2. German:Nutzenfunktion, Hilfsfunktion, ...
  3. Italian:funzione di utilità, funzione utilitaria, ...
  4. Spanish:función de utilidad, función utilitaria, ...
  5. Portuguese:função utilidade, função utilitária, ...
  6. Chinese:效用函数, 工具函数, ...
  7. Japanese:効用関数, 補助関数, ...
  8. Arabic:دَالَّةُ مَنْفَعَة, دالَّة مُساعِدة, ...
  9. Hebrew:פוּנְקְצִיַּת תּוֹעֶלֶת, פוּנְקְצִיַּת שֵׁרוּת, ...
  10. Russian:функция полезности, вспомогательная функция, ...
  11. Ukrainian:функція корисності, утиліта, ...
  12. Hindi:उपयोगिता फ़ंक्शन, सहायक फ़ंक्शन, ...
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