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proprietary

Pronunciation: [prəˈpraɪəˌtɛri]

Word

Learn how to use proprietary in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “business”

(adjective) this word describes something that is owned by a specific person or company and is not shared with others. It’s like having a secret recipe that only you can use.

Example

The company used proprietary technology to create a unique product that no one else can make.

Example

The store decided against using proprietary software because it was too expensive for them.

Example

Is this information proprietary to your business, or can others access it?

Context: “product”

(noun) this is a term for something that is owned by a company and can be sold or used only by that company. Think of it like a special brand of juice that only one company makes, and nobody else can sell it.

Example

They launched a new proprietary that was only available in their stores.

Example

The proprietary was banned because it contained harmful ingredients that other brands didn't use.

Example

Which proprietary do you think is the most popular in our country?

How to pronounce proprietary

Pronunciation: [prəˈpraɪəˌtɛri]

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