functionality

British

/ ˌfʌŋkʃənˈælɪtɪ /

noun

the quality of being functional
computing a function or range of functions in a computer, program, package, etc

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"It showed that sildenafil, among other drugs, improved the electrical functionality of the nerve cells."

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

We’d play at a dive bar or play at a wedding, but my childhood friendships were linked to to the functionality of music in my life.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

“As enterprises start putting more critical functionality in the hands of AI, they will want control of AI agents or of their AI infrastructure, and that requires more security,” Arora said.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

OpenAI also appears to be winding down ChatGPT’s video functionality and taking all its animation APIs offline.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

Emotion, functionality and the everyday experience of music: Where does music education fit?

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

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