B2 noun Formal

효용성

[hyoyongseong]

Utility or usefulness; the quality of being effective and helpful for a specific purpose. It often refers to the practical value derived from a resource or system.

Examples

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1

경제학에서 효용성은 소비자의 만족도를 나타낸다.

In economics, utility represents consumer satisfaction.

2

우리는 이 프로그램의 실질적인 효용성을 검토 중이다.

We are reviewing the practical utility of this program.

3

정부는 정책의 효용성을 높이기 위해 노력하고 있다.

The government is trying to increase the utility of the policy.

Word Family

Noun
효용성
Adjective
효용적
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Memory Tip

Think of '효' (effect) + '용' (use) = effect of using.

Quick Quiz

이 기계는 공간 ( )이 뛰어나서 좁은 곳에서도 쓰기 좋다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 효용성

Examples

1

경제학에서 효용성은 소비자의 만족도를 나타낸다.

academic

In economics, utility represents consumer satisfaction.

2

우리는 이 프로그램의 실질적인 효용성을 검토 중이다.

business

We are reviewing the practical utility of this program.

3

정부는 정책의 효용성을 높이기 위해 노력하고 있다.

formal

The government is trying to increase the utility of the policy.

4

이 도구의 효용성은 이미 널리 알려져 있다.

everyday

The usefulness of this tool is already widely known.

5

그게 정말 효용성이 있을까?

informal

Would that really be useful?

Word Family

Noun
효용성
Adjective
효용적

Common Collocations

효용성을 높이다 to increase utility
효용성이 크다 to have great utility
효용성을 검증하다 to verify utility
경제적 효용성 economic utility
공간 효용성 space utility

Common Phrases

한계 효용

marginal utility

효용을 극대화하다

to maximize utility

실질적 효용성

practical utility

Often Confused With

효용성 vs 효율성

'효율성' (efficiency) is about the ratio of input to output, while '효용성' (utility) is about how useful or satisfying something is.

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Usage Notes

Often used when evaluating tools, software, or economic theories.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use '효율성' when they actually mean '효용성'.

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Memory Tip

Think of '효' (effect) + '용' (use) = effect of using.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 效用性 (utility/effectiveness).

Grammar Patterns

~의 효용성을 인정받다 효용성이 떨어지다

Quick Quiz

이 기계는 공간 ( )이 뛰어나서 좁은 곳에서도 쓰기 좋다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 효용성

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