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public utility
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public utility
n.
1. A private business organization, subject to governmental regulation, that provides an essential commodity or service, such as water, electricity, transportation, or communication, to the public.
2. Stock shares issued by a company providing essential public services. Often used in the plural.

public utility
n
(Business / Commerce) an enterprise concerned with the provision to the public of essentials, such as electricity or water Also called (US) public-service corporation
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.public utility - a company that performs a public service; subject to government regulation
service - a company or agency that performs a public service; subject to government regulation
phone company, phone service, telco, telephone company, telephone service - a public utility that provides telephone service
electric company, light company, power company, power service - a public utility that provides electricity
water company, waterworks - a public utility that provides water
gas company, gas service - a public utility that provides gas
bus company, bus service - a public utility providing local transportation
Translations
public utility nservizio pubblico


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