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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Skinny sneakers marry functionality and fashion, cropping up on runways and busy city dwellers alike.
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There's no collision avoidance, which is common for less expensive beginner to enthusiast models, but the Atom does offer impressive subject-tracking functionality.
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Zarin Gracey said the building’s problems were not surprising but asked whether major repairs would solve deeper functionality concerns.
—Dallas Morning News, 20 Feb. 2026
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Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
There's no collision avoidance, which is common for less expensive beginner to enthusiast models, but the Atom does offer impressive subject-tracking functionality.
—James Abbott, Space.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Whatever their personal relationship with GLP-1s, midsize creators seem confident that this space will remain relevant, thanks to its realism and its core value—body neutrality, which takes the focus off appearance and instead respects the body for its functionality.
—Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2026
Zarin Gracey said the building’s problems were not surprising but asked whether major repairs would solve deeper functionality concerns.
—Dallas Morning News, 20 Feb. 2026
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“Functionality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/functionality. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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