효용성
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
3 of 5경제학에서 효용성은 소비자의 만족도를 나타낸다.
In economics, utility represents consumer satisfaction.
우리는 이 프로그램의 실질적인 효용성을 검토 중이다.
We are reviewing the practical utility of this program.
정부는 정책의 효용성을 높이기 위해 노력하고 있다.
The government is trying to increase the utility of the policy.
Word Family
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
경제학에서 효용성은 소비자의 만족도를 나타낸다.
academicIn economics, utility represents consumer satisfaction.
우리는 이 프로그램의 실질적인 효용성을 검토 중이다.
businessWe are reviewing the practical utility of this program.
정부는 정책의 효용성을 높이기 위해 노력하고 있다.
formalThe government is trying to increase the utility of the policy.
이 도구의 효용성은 이미 널리 알려져 있다.
everydayThe usefulness of this tool is already widely known.
그게 정말 효용성이 있을까?
informalWould that really be useful?
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
한계 효용
marginal utility
효용을 극대화하다
to maximize utility
실질적 효용성
practical utility
Often Confused With
'효율성' (efficiency) is about the ratio of input to output, while '효용성' (utility) is about how useful or satisfying something is.
Usage Notes
Often used when evaluating tools, software, or economic theories.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use '효율성' when they actually mean '효용성'.
Memory Tip
Think of '효' (effect) + '용' (use) = effect of using.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 效用性 (utility/effectiveness).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
이 기계는 공간 ( )이 뛰어나서 좁은 곳에서도 쓰기 좋다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 효용성
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비중
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전망
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