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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Strictly Necessary Cookies Always Active These Cookies and SDKs are required for Service functionality, including security and fraud prevention, and to enable any purchasing capabilities.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 3 May 2026
Birds aren’t the only ones who love this design; many reviewers can’t stop praising its functionality and aesthetic.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026
Importantly, the cops noted that Grok generated the harmful images from September 2025 through March 2026, well after X claimed that the functionality had been removed.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026
Biology can deliver most of the functionality that materials deliver; for example, spider silk has the tensile strength of steel.
—Eliza Strickland, IEEE Spectrum, 30 Apr. 2026
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Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 3 May 2026
Birds aren’t the only ones who love this design; many reviewers can’t stop praising its functionality and aesthetic.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026
Importantly, the cops noted that Grok generated the harmful images from September 2025 through March 2026, well after X claimed that the functionality had been removed.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026
Biology can deliver most of the functionality that materials deliver; for example, spider silk has the tensile strength of steel.
—Eliza Strickland, IEEE Spectrum, 30 Apr. 2026
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“Functionality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/functionality. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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