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utility vs computer program

computer program vs utility

utility and computer program both are nouns.

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

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
utility Yes Yes No No
computer program Yes No No No
As nouns, computer program is a hypernym of utility; that is, computer program is a word with a broader meaning than utility:
  • utility: (computer science) a program designed for general support of the processes of a computer
  • computer program: (computer science) a sequence of instructions that a computer can interpret and execute
Other hypernyms of utility include computer programme, program, programme.
utility (noun) computer program (noun)
the service (electric power or water or transportation) provided by a public utility (computer science) a sequence of instructions that a computer can interpret and execute
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
utility (adjective) computer program (adjective)
used of beef; usable but inferior
capable of substituting in any of several positions on a team
Difference between utility and computer program

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