proprietary

[prəˈpraɪətəri]

proprietary Definition

  • 1relating to an owner or ownership
  • 2of or relating to a product or service that is owned and controlled by a particular company

Using proprietary: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "proprietary" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The company has proprietary rights over the software.

  • Example

    The recipe for the sauce is proprietary and cannot be shared.

  • Example

    The phone's charger uses a proprietary connector.

proprietary Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for proprietary

Antonyms for proprietary

  • open-source
  • public domain

Phrases with proprietary

  • software that is owned and controlled by a particular company, and which cannot be modified or distributed without permission

    Example

    Microsoft Office is a popular example of proprietary software.

  • information that is confidential and owned by a particular company, and which cannot be shared without permission

    Example

    Employees are required to sign a non-disclosure agreement to protect the company's proprietary information.

  • a mixture of ingredients that is owned and controlled by a particular company, and which cannot be replicated by others

    Example

    The coffee shop's signature blend is a proprietary blend of beans from different regions.

Origins of proprietary

from Latin 'proprietas', meaning 'ownership'

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Summary: proprietary in Brief

The term 'proprietary' [prəˈpraɪətəri] refers to something that is owned and controlled by a particular company or individual. It can describe products, services, or information that are confidential or exclusive. Examples include 'proprietary software,' 'proprietary information,' and 'proprietary blend.'

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