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functionality

/ˌfʌŋkʃəˈnælɪti/ /ˌfʌŋkʃənˈælɪti/

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's functionality, including its camera and internet access, makes it very useful for school projects. "
ability function technical technology computing machine system device quality

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. "

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including verb

/ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.

"I will purchase the vacation package if you will include car rental."

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. "

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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. "

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contributed verb

/ˈkɒntɹɪˌbjuːtɪd/

To give something that is or becomes part of a larger whole.

"to contribute articles to a journal"

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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"

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identifying verb

/aɪˈdɛntɪˌfaɪɪŋ/ /əˈdɛntɪˌfaɪɪŋ/

To establish the identity of someone or something.

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

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ergonomic adjective

/ˌɜːrɡəˈnɑmɪk/ /ˌɜːrɡəˈnɒmɪk/

Of or relating to the science of ergonomics.

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

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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."