functionality
Americannoun
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the quality of being functional, or being particularly suited to a specific task.
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the set of functions that something, particularly a computer or piece of software, is designed or expected to perform.
noun
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the quality of being functional
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computing a function or range of functions in a computer, program, package, etc
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The functionality of something is its usefulness, or how well it does the job it's meant to do. You might question the functionality of your new smartphone if you can't get it to send simple text messages. The noun functionality is often used to talk about technology and the new things it's capable of: "The functionality of the new computer model is incredible!" But you can also use it in a general way, to mean "practicality" or "capability." So you might admire the functionality of your neighbor's very basic, simple backyard grill (as opposed to your fancy gas model), which works perfectly well to cook hamburgers.
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Functionality is at the heart of trendy Danish brand Rains.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 20, 2022
Functionality, part of our training, the way you become a surgeon is to appreciate, especially in neurosurgery, a small mistake can be a huge mistake.
From Slate • Apr. 27, 2017
Functionality and problem-solving are key to men’s hearts, especially now, when menswear companies see their customers as men on the go, who want clothes to go from office to drinks to weekend getaways.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2016
Functionality and fit are as central to the notion of quality as fabric.
From The Guardian • May 14, 2013
The nearest to it to be found there is "Functionality," which is defined as — "The state of having or being a function."
From The Psychology of Management The Function of the Mind in Determining, Teaching and Installing Methods of Least Waste by Gilbreth, Lillian Moller
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