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functionalities

/ˌfʌŋkʃəˈnælɪtiz/

Meanings
noun
The ability to perform a task or function; that set of functions that something is able or equipped to perform.

Examples :

"The new smartphone boasts improved camera functionalities, allowing users to take better pictures in low light. "
ability function technology technical machine computing
noun
In United States trademark law, the tendency of a product design to serve a function other than identification of the product, preventing that design from being protected as a trademark.

Examples :

"The company couldn't trademark the design of its new stapler because its spring-loaded mechanism and ergonomic shape were deemed essential functionalities, not just aesthetic features identifying the brand. "
law business property commerce mark

Related Words

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration functions

functions noun

/ˈfʌŋkʃənz/

What something does or is used for.

"The key functions of a refrigerator are to keep food cold and prevent spoilage. "

Illustration smartphone

smartphone noun

/ˈsmɑːtfəʊn/ /ˈsmɑɹtfoʊn/

A mobile phone with more advanced features and greater computing capacity than a featurephone.

"My dad used to have a basic phone for calls, but now he uses a smartphone to check email and watch videos. "

Illustration essential

essential noun

/ɪˈsɛn.ʃəl/

A necessary ingredient.

"Salt is an essential for cooking a good soup. "

Illustration preventing

preventing verb

/pɹɪˈvɛntɪŋ/

To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something).

"I brush my teeth regularly to prevent them from turning yellow."

Illustration trademark

trademark noun

/ˈtɹeɪdmɑː(ɹ)k/

A word, symbol, or phrase used to identify a particular company's product and differentiate it from other companies' products.

"The company's logo is their trademark, easily recognized by customers. "

Illustration mechanism

mechanism noun

/ˈmɛkənɪzm/

(within a machine or machinery) Any mechanical means for the conversion or control of motion, or the transmission or control of power.

"The bicycle's gears are a complex mechanism that converts the rider's pedaling motion into forward movement. "

Illustration identification

identification noun

/aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

The act of identifying, or proving to be the same.

"Much education and experience is required for proper identification of bird species"

Illustration identifying

identifying verb

/aɪˈdɛntɪˌfaɪɪŋ/ /əˈdɛntɪˌfaɪɪŋ/

To establish the identity of someone or something.

"The detective is identifying the suspect in the security footage. "

Illustration ergonomic

ergonomic adjective

/ˌɜːrɡəˈnɑmɪk/ /ˌɜːrɡəˈnɒmɪk/

Of or relating to the science of ergonomics.

"The office chair has an ergonomic design to support good posture. "

Illustration functional

functional noun

/ˈfʌŋk(t)ʃnəl/

A function that takes a function as its argument; More precisely: A function y=f(x) whose argument x varies in a space of (real valued, complex valued) functions and whose value belongs to a monodimensional space. An example: the definite integration of integrable real functions in a real interval.

"The functional analysis course focused on definite integrals, a type of mathematical function. "

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protected verb

/pɹəˈtɛktɪd/

To keep safe; to defend; to guard; to prevent harm coming to.

"Condoms are designed to protect against sexually-transmitted diseases."