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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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   Learn the meaning of function as a noun and a verb in different contexts, such as purpose, ceremony, work, mathematics, and computing. See how to use function in sentences and phrases with synonyms and related words.

   • English (US)

     FUNCTION meaning: 1. the natural purpose (of something) or...

   • Function: Thai Translation

     FUNCTION translate: หน้าที่, ทำงานได้. Learn more in the...

   • Znaczenie Function, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     function definicja: 1. the natural purpose (of something) or...

   • Function in Spanish

     FUNCTION translate: función, acto, recepción, función...

   • Function: Italian Translation

     function translate: funzione, funzione, compito, funzionare....

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   • Function Room

     FUNCTION ROOM definition: 1. a large room in a hotel, club,...

   • Portuguese Translation

     FUNCTION translate: função, função [feminine], cerimônia...

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

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   Learn the concept of a function in maths, algebra and graph, with examples and types. A function is a relation between inputs and outputs, where each input has only one output.

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

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word function as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, examples, and etymology. Find out how function relates to mathematics, biology, chemistry, and computer science.

7. 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.

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

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word function in English, from grammar to mathematics to computer science. Find synonyms, examples, pronunciation and word frequency of function.

9. 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.