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adjectiveSimilar in a way that makes comparison useful.
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Clear all filtersSimilar in a way that makes comparison useful.
Successful in producing an intended result.
Producing the intended result
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Capable of producing the intended effect.
The usefulness or convenience of an action for achieving an immediate aim.
Useful or convenient for reaching an aim, though not always principled.
Useful for an immediate aim
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Producing useful results, successful ideas, or abundant growth.
The willingness and ability to begin useful action without waiting to be directed.
Readiness to begin action
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Providing a useful lesson or clearer understanding.
Providing understanding
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Not connected with or useful to the matter being considered.
Not bearing on the matter
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Occurring at a favorable or useful time.
An amount that is greater than needed or useful.
Usefulness or feasibility in real circumstances.
The ability or rate of producing useful work, results, or goods.
A useful or meaningful connection with the matter under consideration.
Directly connected with or useful to the matter being considered.
More than is needed or serving no useful purpose.
The quality of occurring or being completed at an appropriate or useful time.
Designed or chosen chiefly for practical usefulness.
Usefulness; in economics, the satisfaction or value associated with an outcome or choice.
Practical usefulness
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