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functional

[fuhngk-shuh-nl] / ˈfʌŋk ʃə nl /


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The meetings typically take place in a bland but functional meeting room at the union headquarters building in Koreatown.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

“The functional area flagged by most customers as ground-zero for AI-driven headcount reductions was customer support, resulting in some seat growth risk in ServiceNow’s CSM segment,” wrote analyst Karl Keirstead.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

This early prototype represents the closest progress so far toward building a fully functional quantum battery.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

The case is taking place in a remodelled conference hall that cost hundreds of thousands of euros and Mitsotakis has said it is "among the most functional and modern in Europe".

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Finally, when I have survived the worst, opening my eyes underwater, sniffing water into my sinuses and snorting it out, and even gargling repeatedly to wash out my throat, I’m functional enough to help Finnick.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins




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