"utilon" meaning in English

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Noun

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

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