Meaning of the word proprietary in English
What does proprietary mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
proprietary
US /prəˈpraɪə.ter.i/
UK /prəˈpraɪə.tər.i/
Adjective
1.
relating to an owner or to the ownership of property
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The company holds proprietary rights to the software.
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He has a proprietary interest in the business.
2.
(of a product) marketed under exclusive legal right of the manufacturer or inventor; made and sold by a particular company
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The software uses a proprietary format that is not compatible with other systems.
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Many companies prefer to use proprietary technology for security reasons.
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