functionality
noun
func·tion·al·i·ty
ˌfəŋ(k)-shə-ˈna-lə-tē 
plural functionalities
: the quality or state of being functional
a design that is admired both for its beauty and for its functionality
especially
: the set of functions or capabilities associated with computer software or hardware or an electronic device
data management functionalities such as data integrity, security, recoverability and manageability —
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a design that is admired both for its beauty and for its functionality
The cameras are comparable in price and functionality.
a device with new functionalities
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Apple will likely lean into that advantage, choosing to focus on improvements to the iPhone’s core functionality like battery life, camera quality and design.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
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—Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 7 Sep. 2025
The integration of engine stop-start functionality is based on Volvo’s existing I-See and I-Roll technologies.
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The invitation to submit a project proposal for the brand’s second Armory Show collaboration arrived just as Nishikawa began wearing glasses, and was thinking about the functionality of eyewear.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
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Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
Well, the dearth of new functionality means 25H2 won’t create any compatibility nightmares or require a lengthy install process with multiple restarts.
—Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 7 Sep. 2025
The integration of engine stop-start functionality is based on Volvo’s existing I-See and I-Roll technologies.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
The invitation to submit a project proposal for the brand’s second Armory Show collaboration arrived just as Nishikawa began wearing glasses, and was thinking about the functionality of eyewear.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
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“Functionality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/functionality. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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