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functionality

 

[ ˌfʌŋkʃəˈnæləti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

software development

The quality of being suited to serve a purpose well; the degree to which something is useful or practical.

Synonyms

effectiveness, efficiency, practicality, usefulness

Examples of usage

  • Testing the functionality of the new app is crucial before its release.
  • The website's functionality allows users to easily navigate through different sections.
  • The app's functionality was enhanced with the latest update.
Context #2 | Noun

general

The range of operations that can be performed by a computer, machine, or software.

Synonyms

capabilities, features, operations, options

Examples of usage

  • This software offers a wide range of functionalities for data analysis.
  • The new printer has advanced functionalities for scanning and printing documents.
Context #3 | Noun

business

The ability of a product or service to perform its intended purpose effectively.

Synonyms

effectiveness, efficiency, performance, reliability

Examples of usage

  • The company prides itself on the functionality of its products in meeting customer needs.
  • Customers appreciate the functionality of the new smartphone model.

Translations

Translations of the word "functionality" in other languages:

🇵🇹 funcionalidade

🇮🇳 कार्यक्षमता

🇩🇪 Funktionalität

🇮🇩 fungsionalitas

🇺🇦 функціональність

🇵🇱 funkcjonalność

🇯🇵 機能性

🇫🇷 fonctionnalité

🇪🇸 funcionalidad

🇹🇷 işlevsellik

🇰🇷 기능성

🇸🇦 وظيفية

🇨🇿 funkčnost

🇸🇰 funkcionalita

🇨🇳 功能

🇸🇮 funkcionalnost

🇮🇸 virkni

🇰🇿 функционалдылық

🇬🇪 ფუნქციონალურობა

🇦🇿 funksionallıq

🇲🇽 funcionalidad

Etymology

The word 'functionality' originated from the Latin word 'functionalis', which means 'pertaining to performance or use'. It first appeared in the English language in the mid-17th century. Over time, 'functionality' has become a key term in various fields such as software development, engineering, and business, emphasizing the importance of practicality and effectiveness in design and operation.

See also: dysfunction, dysfunctional, functional, functionally, functionaries, functionary, functioning, functions, malfunction, malfunctions, misfunction, multifunctional, multifunctionality, nonfunctional, perfunctory.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,866, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.