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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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   • Vietnamese Translation

     FUNCTION translate: chức năng, hoạt động; chạy. Learn more...

   • Function: Thai Translation

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

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3. 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.

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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. www.khanacademy.org › math › algebraWhat is a function? (video) | Functions | Khan Academy

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   Learn the definition and examples of functions in algebra and programming. Watch a video and read the questions and answers from other learners about functions.

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

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   19 Jun 2024 · A function is a rule that defines a relationship between one variable (the independent variable) and another variable (the dependent variable). Learn about different types of functions, such as polynomial, trigonometric, exponential, and complex, and their applications in mathematics and science.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFUNCTION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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9. 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.