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⇱ FUNCTIONALITY Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster


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. 👁 Image
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Examples of functionality in a Sentence

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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Users can summarize, translate, or extract information from files, while OCR functionality enables text recognition from images. 👁 Image
Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
Apollo's Hasselblad cameras were state of the art at the time, but Artemis 2's digital Nikon D5 cameras have far greater functionality and control over settings to get the perfect shot. 👁 Image
Keith Cooper, Space.com, 5 Apr. 2026
The new system will replace the older fragmented system that separately managed voicemail systems, phone maintenance and support, carrier services, paging and broadcasting systems, and call center functionality, according to the city. 👁 Image
Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Today’s denim needs to deliver on performance—comfort, durability, and functionality—while also carrying a strong aesthetic and emotional narrative. 👁 Image
Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
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Word History

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of functionality was in 1836

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“Functionality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/functionality. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.

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