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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All this functionality allows your hands to stay on the keyboard, as every control tool is literally at your fingertips.
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2025
Watches offer an opportunity to expand that world, telling our story through a new lens while answering a growing desire for pieces that combine design, with exceptional functionality.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Upcoming functionalities include travel tips, wayfinding at the airport and international travel requirement guidance.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
All this functionality allows your hands to stay on the keyboard, as every control tool is literally at your fingertips.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2025
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“Functionality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/functionality. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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