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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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   : a mathematical correspondence that assigns exactly one element of one set to each element of the same or another set. b. : a variable (such as a quality, trait, or measurement) that depends on and varies with another. height is a function of age. also : result.

4. byjus.com › maths › what-is-a-functionWhat is a Function? Definition, Types and Notation - BYJU'S

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   In simple words, a function is a relationship between inputs where each input is related to exactly one output. Every function has a domain and codomain or range. A function is generally denoted by f (x) where x is the input. The general representation of a function is y = f (x).

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

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   Function definition: the kind of action or activity proper to a person, thing, or institution; the purpose for which something is designed or exists; role.. See examples of FUNCTION used in a sentence.

6. www.britannica.com › science › function-mathematicsFunction | Definition, Types, Examples, & Facts | Britannica

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   Jun 19, 2024 · function, in mathematics, an expression, rule, or law that defines a relationship between one variable (the independent variable) and another variable (the dependent variable). Functions are ubiquitous in mathematics and are essential for formulating physical relationships in the sciences.

7. www.khanacademy.org › v › what-is-a-functionWhat is a function? (video) | Functions | Khan Academy

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   In programming, a function takes in some construct that is defined by the programming language (numbers, strings, classes, the results of another function) and returns a construct defined by the language.

8. 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.