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   function

   /ˈfʌŋ(k)ʃn/

   noun

   • 1. an activity that is natural to or the purpose of a person or thing: "bridges perform the function of providing access across water" Similar purposetaskuserolereasonbasisjustificationresponsibilitydutyconcernprovinceaimactivityassignmentobligationchargetaskchorejobroleerrandmissiondetailundertakingcommissioncapacitypostsituationofficeoccupationemploymentbusinessoperationraison d'êtreBritish:line of countryinformal:thingbagpigeon
   • ▪ practical use or purpose in design: "building designs that prioritize style over function"
   • ▪ a basic task of a computer, especially one that corresponds to a single instruction from the user.
   • 2. a relation or expression involving one or more variables: "the function (bx + c)"
   • ▪ a variable quantity regarded in relation to one or more other variables in terms of which it may be expressed or on which its value depends: "the magnetic field has varied as a function of time"
   • ▪ a functional group: "the carboxyl group was replaced by functions that included tetrazolyl-, sulphonyl-, and phosphoryl-"
   • 3. a thing dependent on another factor or factors: "class shame is a function of social power" Similar consequenceresultoutcomeramificationcorollaryconcomitantdated:issueOpposite cause
   • 4. a large or formal social event or ceremony: "he was obliged to attend party functions" Similar social eventpartyoccasionsocial occasionaffairgatheringreceptionsoiréecelebrationjamboreegalaleveeinformal:dobashshindigshindyblowoutrave-upthrashknees-upjollybeanfeastbunfightbeanolig

   verb

   • 1. work or operate in a proper or particular way: "her liver is functioning normally" Similar workgorunbe in working/running orderoperateperformbe in actionbe operativeOpposite malfunction
   • ▪ fulfil the purpose or task of (a specified thing): "the museum intends to function as an educational and study centre" Similar serveactoperateperformworkbehavehave/do the job ofplay the role ofact the part ofperform the function ofdo duty asconstituteform

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from French fonction, from Latin functio(n-), from fungi ‘perform’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. functionless adjective

   Scrabble Points: 13

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFUNCTION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a process that a computer or a computer program uses to complete a task: a search / save / sort function. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. function noun (RESULT) a function of something formal. something that results from something else, or is the way it is because of something else:

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › functionFunction Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of FUNCTION is professional or official position : occupation. How to use function in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Function.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFUNCTION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   noun. 1. the natural action or intended purpose of a person or thing in a specific role. the function of a hammer is to hit nails into wood. 2. an official or formal social gathering or ceremony. 3. a factor dependent upon another or other factors. the length of the flight is a function of the weather.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › functionFUNCTION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   A relationship between two sets that matches each member of the first set with a unique member of the second set. Functions are often expressed as an equation, such as y = x + 5, meaning that y is a function of x such that for any value of x, the value of y will be 5 greater than x.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishFUNCTION | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   the purpose of something or someone: Each button has a different function. I'm not quite sure what my function is within the company. Fewer examples. The most important function of the organization is to provide advice. Its function was to raise money for charity. The test has three main functions.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishfunction noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of function noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › functionfunction | meaning of function in Longman Dictionary of...

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   function meaning, definition, what is function: the purpose that something has, or the j...: Learn more.

9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › functionFunction - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Function is one of those words that gets used a lot and means lots of different things. It means what something does, but also what a person does, whether something or someone is doing what they should, and crazily enough, a big party.

10. www.britannica.com › dictionary › functionFunction Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    FUNCTION meaning: 1 : the special purpose or activity for which a thing exists or is used; 2 : the job or duty of a person

11. www.thefreedictionary.com › functionFunction - definition of function by The Free Dictionary

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    A relationship between two sets that matches each member of the first set with a unique member of the second set. Functions are often expressed as an equation, such as y = x + 5, meaning that y is a function of x such that for any value of x, the value of y will be 5 greater than x.