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| 1. | [ noun ] (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of one set is associated with at least one element of another set | |
| Synonyms: | mathematical_function | |
| Related terms: | mathematical_relation operator inverse_function exponential threshold_function mapping transformation trigonometric_function kronecker_delta metric mathematics | |
| 2. | [ noun ] what something is used for | |
| Synonyms: | use purpose role | |
| Examples: | "the function of an auger is to bore holes" "ballet is beautiful but what use is it?" |
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| Related terms: | utility raison_d'etre serve functional nonfunctional | |
| 3. | [ verb ] perform as expected when applied | |
| Synonyms: | operate work run go | |
| Examples: | "The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in" "Does this old car still run well?" "This old radio doesn't work anymore" |
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| Related terms: | malfunction service run double roll cut pan_out run work operation | |
| 4. | [ noun ] the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group | |
| Synonyms: | part role office | |
| Examples: | : "the function of a teacher" "the government must do its part" "play its role" |
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| Related terms: | duty stead capacity second_fiddle hat second_fiddle portfolio officiate | |
| 5. | [ verb ] serve a purpose, role, or function | |
| Synonyms: | serve | |
| Examples: | "The tree stump serves as a table" "The female students served as a control group" "This table would serve very well" "His freedom served him well" The table functions as a desk" |
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| Related terms: | suffice act_as prelude service | |
| 6. | [ verb ] (work) perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function | |
| Synonyms: | officiate | |
| Examples: | "His wife officiated as his private secretary" |
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| Related terms: | serve office position umpirage office | |
| 7. | [ noun ] a relation such that one thing is dependent on another | |
| Examples: | "height is a function of age" "price is a function of supply and demand" |
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| Related terms: | relation | |
| 8. | [ noun ] a formal or official social gathering or ceremony | |
| Examples: | "it was a black-tie function" |
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| Related terms: | social_gathering | |
| 9. | [ noun ] a vaguely specified social event | |
| Synonyms: | occasion affair social_function social_occasion | |
| Examples: | "the party was quite an affair" "an occasion arranged to honor the president" "a seemingly endless round of social functions" |
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| Related terms: | social_event party ceremony celebration fundraiser sleepover photo_op | |
| 10. | [ noun ] (computer science) a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program | |
| Synonyms: | routine procedure subprogram subroutine | |
| Related terms: | software contingency_procedure reusable_routine library_routine random_number_generator recursive_routine cataloged_procedure supervisory_routine tracing_routine utility_routine program | |
| Similar spelling: |
functional functioning functionary fumigation |
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