verktyg — meaning in English

English meaning

• tool noun A physical device used to carry out a task, especially one held in the hand.
• utility noun The quality of being useful or practical.

Senses

verktyg is used for these senses in English:

• utility (computing) A software program designed to perform a single task or a small range of tasks, often to help manage and tune computer hardware, an operating system, or application software.

tool — full definition

1. noun A physical device used to carry out a task, especially one held in the hand.
2. noun A piece of software, or any means or method used to accomplish something.
3. noun Informal, derogatory: an obnoxious, foolish, or easily-used person.
4. verb To equip or fit out with tools, especially machinery for production.

utility — full definition

1. noun The quality of being useful or practical.
2. noun A service such as electricity, gas, or water supplied to homes and businesses, or the company providing it.
3. noun A small computer program designed to perform a specific maintenance or support task.
4. adjective Designed to be functional rather than attractive.

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