To make something functional; to design or adapt something to serve a practical purpose.
From function plus the verb-forming suffix -ize (from Greek -izein). A rare word that emphasizes the active process of creating functionality.
While uncommon, 'functionize' appears occasionally in design and architecture circles—it's a way of saying 'we made it practical' that sounds more sophisticated than just 'we made it work.'
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