utility

/juːˈtɪl.ɪ.ti/noun
Middle School
1

The state or condition of being useful; usefulness.

2

Something that is useful.

3

The ability of a commodity to satisfy needs or wants; the satisfaction experienced by the consumer of that commodity.

4

Well-being, satisfaction, pleasure, or happiness.

5

A commodity or service provided on a continuous basis by a physical infrastructure network, such as electricity, water supply or sewerage.

6

A natural or legal monopoly distributer of such a utility; or, the securities of such a provider.

7

A software program other than a game; one that is useful or creative rather than merely entertaining.

8

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.

9

The ability to play multiple positions.

10

A coupé utility, or ute; an automobile with an open tray or bed behind the passenger cabin.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing