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computer program vs utility

utility vs computer program

computer program and utility both are nouns.

computer program is not an adjective while utility is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
computer program Yes No No No
utility Yes Yes No No
As nouns, utility is a hyponym of computer program; that is, utility is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than computer program:
  • computer program: (computer science) a sequence of instructions that a computer can interpret and execute
  • utility: (computer science) a program designed for general support of the processes of a computer
computer program (noun) utility (noun)
(computer science) a sequence of instructions that a computer can interpret and execute the service (electric power or water or transportation) provided by a public utility
a facility composed of one or more pieces of equipment connected to or part of a structure and designed to provide a service such as heat or electricity or water or sewage disposal
the quality of being of practical use
(computer science) a program designed for general support of the processes of a computer
a company that performs a public service; subject to government regulation
(economics) a measure that is to be maximized in any situation involving choice
computer program (adjective) utility (adjective)
used of beef; usable but inferior
capable of substituting in any of several positions on a team
Difference between computer program and utility

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