noun

• 1The quality of being suited to serve a purpose well; practicality.

  ‘I like the feel and functionality of this bakeware’

  More example sentences

  • ‘Everyone recognizes that we have come a very long way in bringing superior quality and functionality within reach of the masses.’
  • ‘People want functionality and quality, but also want to make a statement; they want to be cool.’
  • ‘Aesthetic quality and functionality were the decisive criteria for the choice of materials.’
  • ‘When you look at the versatility, durability, functionality and quality of our equipment we are very well off.’
  • ‘Therefore, usability concerns interfere with understanding purpose and functionality.’
  • ‘We throw away stuff not because it's outlived its usefulness or functionality but its novelty.’
  • ‘These consumers tend to buy luxury products for their superior functionality and quality.’
  • ‘To me the test of good technology is functionality, ability to enhance the quality of my life, and absence of moral conundrums.’
  • ‘Great architecture integrates functionality and fitness for purpose with a wealth of other values.’
  • ‘Adding a rustic butcher block island creates a wonderful visual effect as well as provides useful functionality.’
  • ‘It was loved for its reliability, sporty styling, functionality and utility.’
  • ‘Publishers are looking at ways in which they can improve services and functionality.’
  • ‘The rooms they're served in exhibit durability and functionality instead of style, and they rarely ever change.’
  • ‘You can get the best quality material for your cabinets but lose out on their functionality.’
  • ‘The English language has no easy way to distinguish between statements of functionality and purposefulness.’
  • ‘The status of industrial designers has been steadily rising as consumers demand more than just functionality from the objects that surround them.’
  • ‘I was really impressed with the ease of use, ergonomics, and functionality built into the web meeting application.’
  • ‘We have far superior restroom functionality and standards here.’
  • ‘So this is a slight downside of the new machine. It isn't a problem in terms of functionality, but it is a little bit of a problem in terms of design and convenience.’
  • ‘Innovative material developments, lots of hidden functionality and new finishing techniques mean a high degree of wear comfort.’

  Synonyms

  functionalism, functionality, serviceability

  1. 1.1The purpose that something is designed or expected to fulfil.
     ‘manufacturing processes may be affected by the functionality of the product’
     More example sentences

     • ‘Our patent pending headset is unique in design and functionality.’
     • ‘That is, truly elegant design incorporates top-notch functionality into a simple, uncluttered form.’
     • ‘We also know that we need to do something like that where we can combine design with functionality and flexibility in an emotional package.’
     • ‘Striking that balance between design and functionality is what's going to be so important as we move forward.’
     • ‘Names and labels are less important to him than functionality and design integrity.’
     • ‘The current industry trend is towards cleaner designs with more intuitive functionality.’
     • ‘Judges liked the purity and functionality of design and the way it expressed the quality of the material.’
     • ‘The architects and urban planners should be on guard to make sure that functionality for one purpose does not negate functionality for the long term.’
     • ‘The internals appear to be well thought out with a design towards functionality rather than good looks.’
     • ‘In fact, judging surveying texts by their practical functionality empties them of their politics.’
     • ‘There's no difference in functionality or image quality between them.’
     • ‘The people's choice will be based on factors like functionality, quality, and convenience, rather than on customer lock-in.’
     • ‘If it was damaged beyond repair, well it must have some functionality even after it can no longer serve its original function.’
     • ‘Only with limits can the objectives be explicit and practical, and only with limits can there be functionality.’
     • ‘‘It was ideal - it wasn't too far from where we were and its functionality fits our needs perfectly,’ says Rob.’
     • ‘You can't let that get to you, because then, again, your functionality, your daily chores can't get done.’
     • ‘The QuickVote sponsor is not responsible for content, functionality or the opinions expressed therein.’
     • ‘The institutions of political and social governance provide a husk of functionality and mask these problems for those that do not wish to see, or do not care.’
     • ‘It is easy for a designer to get caught up in the aesthetic, but for the sake of functionality, if the type is illegible, the piece is not a success.’
     • ‘His kitchen is a showpiece of streamlined functionality.’

• 2The range of operations that can be run on a computer or other electronic system.

  ‘new software with additional functionality’

  More example sentences

  • ‘The opt-in functionality and quality subscriber database have been found to be important elements in wireless advertising.’
  • ‘It's akin to cell phones adding all sorts of new functionality and services.’
  • ‘With a little bit of practice, you should be able to add extended CD functionality to your repertoire of technology tricks.’
  • ‘Also, he says it will take at least three or four years to deliver functionality such as demand planning or quality management on the Web.’
  • ‘Within six years of our launch, we have continually added an unrivalled blend of new products, new services, and new functionality to the site.’
  • ‘Crucial to effectiveness, is the efficient transfer of tactical data and functionality using Web services.’
  • ‘In traditional systems, you'll find this functionality in modules like purchasing and accounts payable.’
  • ‘In this exercise we are going to give functionality to the Add, Clear, and Exit buttons.’
  • ‘Her test data clearly shows the need to open functionality applications in a new window.’
  • ‘The functionality of an artefact corresponds to the range of functions it exhibits or the experience it provides.’
  • ‘Our discussion of adding this functionality will look at inheritance, adding properties to Web controls, and a brief look at maintaining property state in Web controls across postbacks.’
  • ‘He'll give you his impressions of functionality, image quality and user interface.’
  • ‘There was to be an incredibly customisable interface, not just skins, but how it all worked, so more experienced users would have more functionality available.’
  • ‘Another particular anxiety of mine was the way that one structured the link-text when one had so many specific types of information and functionality to hang off the link.’
  • ‘On average, we use our phones two to three hours per week and make purchasing decisions based primarily on price, functionality and reception.’
  • ‘It's already difficult to predict how technological objects will behave when their functionality is hidden in black boxes and radio waves.’
  • ‘It's not required and is highly configurable meaning that you can use this extra functionality in a few different ways, from the least strict to the most.’
  • ‘It does not stop there, because the same object has built-in functionality to go with the style: power points and phone sockets for internet access.’
  • ‘If the user could add mood in a single location and make it available to a variety of applications, the added functionality would vastly increase incentive to track the data.’
  • ‘Well, the new phone has passed the test - it's a little heavier than my old one, but the improved functionality and lack of scuffs and scratches makes up for that.’
  • ‘In the broadband age, graphics-rich art sites have come into their own, showing a remarkable advance in quality and functionality.’
  • ‘This is a serious question - why does the National Party keep having design and functionality issues with their website?’
  • ‘Navigation systems are another area in IP functionality expected to see continued growth.’
  • ‘Again, IM clients have been designed with functionality in mind, not security.’
  • ‘To make best use of existing technology investment and implement future-proof design and platform functionality.’