"utilon" meaning in All languages combined

See utilon on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: utilons [plural]
Etymology: From util + -on. Etymology templates: {{af|en|util|-on}} util + -on Head templates: {{en-noun}} utilon (plural utilons)
  1. (economics) A hypothetical unit measuring satisfaction. Categories (topical): Economics, Units of measure Synonyms: util

Noun [Esperanto]

Head templates: {{eo-head}} utilon
  1. accusative of utilo Tags: accusative, form-of Form of: utilo
    Sense id: en-utilon-eo-noun-Ly~WisGm Categories (other): Esperanto entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries

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