Certain utility: Abbr. Crossword Clue

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Certain utility: Abbr. Crossword Answer

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UTILITY (noun)
1. (computer science) a program designed for general support of the processes of a computer
2. the quality of being of practical use
UTILITY (adjective)
1. used of beef; usable but inferior
2. capable of substituting in any of several positions on a team
CERTAIN (adjective)
1. having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
2. certain to occur; destined or inevitable

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