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as in operational
being in effective operation
I don't think that vending machine is functional, so don't put money into it
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as in useful
capable of being put to use or account
a functional knowledge of auto mechanics
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as in available
capable of or suitable for being used for a particular purpose
a very functional kitchen utensil for peeling potatoes
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Recent Examples of functional
From Problem-Solver To Enabler And Coach High-performing functional leaders often pride themselves on their ability to solve problems for the organization or the customer.
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S. Venkatesh, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
In five days’ time, around 49% of the country is going to be some combination of pissed off and/or terrified, which is really no way to run a functional citizenry.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Context: The mobile voting station is a fully functional voter service and polling center, City Clerk and Recorder Paul López tells us.
—Esteban L. Hernandez, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
Participants will spend time practicing functional repairs in situ, and laying out replacement timbers using 'old school mill rule' techniques thought to have been used during the original construction of the barn.
—Deb Harvell, arkansasonline.com, 27 Oct. 2024
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S. Venkatesh, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
In five days’ time, around 49% of the country is going to be some combination of pissed off and/or terrified, which is really no way to run a functional citizenry.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Context: The mobile voting station is a fully functional voter service and polling center, City Clerk and Recorder Paul López tells us.
—Esteban L. Hernandez, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
Participants will spend time practicing functional repairs in situ, and laying out replacement timbers using 'old school mill rule' techniques thought to have been used during the original construction of the barn.
—Deb Harvell, arkansasonline.com, 27 Oct. 2024
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Key to this work reimagining the district is taking a hard look at our staffing structure and operational costs.Kyla Johnson-Trammell, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Israel killed or imprisoned Palestinian commanders, along with thousands of civilians, leaving Palestinian operational units leaderless and uncoordinated.Sarah E. Parkinson, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2024
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But if you’re just getting started in AI, those useful lists can start to feel overwhelming.Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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For those interested in investing in this segment of the market, technical analysis is useful in determining which of the two stocks may be better positioned.Katie Stockton, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
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D’Angelo Russell was available for the Lakers after missing Tuesday’s practice because of an illness.Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 13 Nov. 2024
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Details: 3 stars; all three episodes air starting at 8 p.m. Nov. 13 on National Geographic and is available for streaming the next day on Hulu and Disney+.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Under Proposition 309, voters casting mail-in ballots could provide a driver's license or non-operating identification license number, the last four digits of a social security number, or a unique identifying number provided by the secretary of state for voter registration purposes.Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 27 Oct. 2022
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The adjusted net income decreased by 8% y-o-y to $3.9 billion in the first nine months of 2022 due to higher expenses as a % of revenues and lower non-operating income.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2023
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Executives at The Taiwan Creative Content Fest were told Tuesday that Thailand will soon increase its location production rebate system to 30% of applicable spending, up from the current 20%.Patrick Frater, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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This principle is applicable in any type of communication and can be adopted right away.Adrian Dearnell, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Read: The controversial book at the center of Charlie Hebdo’s latest issue The operative verb is wander.Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 24 Oct. 2024
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His masterpiece charts the entanglements, both professional and personal, that bring about the downfall of operative Magnus Pym.The Week US, theweek, 15 Oct. 2024
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From a practical perspective, Kantz notes that homeowners who live in warm climates year-round might consider going for lighter colors to avoid heat retention that could make the interior of a home warmer and result in higher cooling costs.Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
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This portable charger is a great practical gift that really anyone could use.Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 5 Nov. 2024
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An applied micro-economist, Bertrand conducts research in the fields of labor economics, corporate finance, political economy and development economics.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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But scientists funded by the U.S. National Institutes of Health, the largest funder of basic and applied research, typically experience gaps in funding of 2 to 3 years each, a 2023 study found.ByJeffrey Brainard, science.org, 1 Aug. 2024
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“Functional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/functional. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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