functionaltech
nounUK /ˈfʌŋkʃənəl tɛk/
US /ˈfʌŋkʃənəl tɛk/
Technology that is made to do a useful job well.
The school uses functionaltech like tablets and simple robots to help kids learn.
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2. Technology designed to be simple and easy to use for everyday tasks.
Her functionaltech app just reminds her to drink water and take breaks.
3. A style of tech products that focus on doing one job reliably rather than looking fancy.
The company is known for functionaltech: plain, sturdy, and always working.
4. The use of technology to solve real-world problems in a practical way.
The class project on functionaltech showed how sensors can help water plants.