Pronunciation: /prəˈpraɪəˌtɛri/
noun something that is owned by a specific individual or company and is not available to the public
A1 I don't understand the meaning of the word 'proprietary'.
A2 The company's proprietary software is not available for public use.
B1 The artist decided to keep the painting as their proprietary creation.
B2 The company's proprietary technology gives them a competitive edge in the market.
C1 The pharmaceutical company patented their proprietary drug formula.
C2 The scientist's groundbreaking research led to the development of a proprietary algorithm.
adjective relating to an owner or ownership; privately owned and maintained
A1 This software uses a proprietary algorithm.
A2 The company has a proprietary blend of ingredients in their product.
B1 The company developed a proprietary technology for their new product line.
B2 The artist keeps their proprietary painting techniques a closely guarded secret.
C1 The company's success can be attributed to their proprietary software solutions.
C2 The scientist's research is based on proprietary data that is not available to the public.
formal The company developed a proprietary software solution for their clients.
informal They have their own proprietary way of doing things.
slang I can't share that information, it's proprietary.
figurative Her proprietary knowledge of the industry gave her a competitive edge.
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