1
as in operational
being in effective operation
I don't think that vending machine is functional, so don't put money into it
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2
as in useful
capable of being put to use or account
a functional knowledge of auto mechanics
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3
as in available
capable of or suitable for being used for a particular purpose
a very functional kitchen utensil for peeling potatoes
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Recent Examples of functional
Just as Google crushed its competitors, this startup won by providing a simpler, more functional, and less intrusive product.
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ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2025
Inspectors also found missing and defective smoke detectors and a non-functional fire alarm panel, Rushin said.
—Jc Reindl, Freep.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Hence, understanding this functional is crucial for improving DFT, which models electron interactions and underpins simulations in chemistry and materials science.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2025
Loven encourages people to think about highly functional lower drawers instead of upper cabinets.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2025
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ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2025
Inspectors also found missing and defective smoke detectors and a non-functional fire alarm panel, Rushin said.
—Jc Reindl, Freep.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Hence, understanding this functional is crucial for improving DFT, which models electron interactions and underpins simulations in chemistry and materials science.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2025
Loven encourages people to think about highly functional lower drawers instead of upper cabinets.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for functional
Adjective
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The effort will accelerate development, production, and deployment of Draper for critical national security applications in space and ultimately validate the engine’s performance and flexibility under operational conditions.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Sep. 2025
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Resilience has now flown four of those; the capsule also conducted Crew-1, SpaceX first operational astronaut mission to the International Space Station (ISS) for NASA, as well as Inspiration4 and Polaris Dawn, the company's first and most recent private crew launches to Earth orbit, respectively.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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That framing is politically useful but practically useless.—
Kristie De Pena,
Oc Register,
22 Sep. 2025
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But America isn't learning some of the more useful lessons from the engineering state.—
Vincent Ni,
NPR,
20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Many of the products revealed have been available for pre-order, and the operating system that will power them, iOS 26, was launched shortly after the event.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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This readily available and inexpensive treatment could change health outcomes for a significant number of cancer survivors who have problematic gene variants.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Last year, though revenue and operating profit increased, non-operating red ink pushed the company into a full-year loss of NT$766 million, or $25 million.—
Russell Flannery,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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The adjusted net income decreased by 8% y-o-y to $3.9 billion in the first nine months of 2022 due to higher expenses as a % of revenues and lower non-operating income.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2023
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By improving this functional, scientists can make density functional theory more reliable and widely applicable, enabling more precise simulations across chemistry, materials science, and emerging technologies.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Sep. 2025
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If a candidate for office receives time on a broadcast that is deemed to be applicable to the rule, the network must give their opponents the opportunity to appear on the network for a similar amount of time.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This smaller inverse-head-and shoulders that appears the same is actually a very small part of the larger operative weekly pattern.—
Todd Gordon,
CNBC,
23 Sep. 2025
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Entirely being the operative word.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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There’s tunnels to crawl through, regular live performances from Quixotic that synchronize with the experience, and a functioning 240-seat theater that plans to host film festivals.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
18 Sep. 2025
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The fully functioning café will feature artisanal coffee drinks, along with a menu inspired by the series and guided by Colicchio.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
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From oversized coats and baggy denim to textured layers of suede and faux fur, the runways were filled with pieces that are not only chic but also practical.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Sep. 2025
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But no one had figured out how to make the effect powerful enough for practical use—until now.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Functional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/functional. Accessed 25 Sep. 2025.
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