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proprietary

/prəˈprɪətəri/ adjective · British & US
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What does proprietary mean?

adjective

Belonging to or controlled by a company or organization; exclusive or restricted to a particular group or individual.

Example

"The software company developed a proprietary algorithm to improve its search engine."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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