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US/ˌfʌŋk.ʃəˈnæl.ə.ti/
UK/ˌfʌŋk.ʃəˈnæl.ə.ti/
the set of useful things that a piece of software or a machine can do
In context
The new app adds a lot of useful functionality for users.
This phone has basic functionality, but no camera.
Developers are working to improve the functionality of the website.
Words that go with functionality
adjective + noun
- basic functionalityThe free version offers only basic functionality.
- limited functionalityThe old software has limited functionality.
- full functionalityYou need a license to get full functionality.
verb + noun
- add functionalityThe update will add functionality to the app.
- improve functionalityWe want to improve functionality without making it complicated.
noun + preposition
- functionality ofThe functionality of the tool is easy to extend.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
This software has many functionalities.Correct: This software has a lot of functionality.