softwareutilities

noun

UK /ˈsɒftweə juːˈtɪlɪtiz/

US /ˈsɔːftwer juːˈtɪlətiz/

Small helper programs that help your computer work better.

I used software utilities to clean up my laptop and make it run faster.

SYNONYMS

helper programs system tools utility software maintenance tools

RELATED WORDS

antivirus disk cleaner backup tool file manager system optimizer

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Small programs that fix or take care of computer problems.

The technician ran several software utilities to repair the corrupted files.

3. Extra tools that come with an operating system to manage files and settings.

Windows includes built-in software utilities like Disk Defragmenter and Task Manager.

4. Programs that help developers test and debug their code.

The team relied on software utilities to check for bugs before releasing the app.