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   Func·tion

   /ˈfəNG(k)SHən/

   

   noun

   • 1. an activity or purpose natural to or intended for 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 relationship 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
   • ▪ fulfill the purpose or task of (a specified thing): "the museum intends to function as an educational and study center" 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

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

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   Apr 15, 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.

3. 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.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Function_(mathematics)Function (mathematics) - Wikipedia

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   Functions are often defined by an expression that describes a combination of arithmetic operations and previously defined functions; such a formula allows computing the value of the function from the value of any element of the domain.

5. 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.

6. www.khanacademy.org › math › algebraFunctions | Algebra 1 | Math | Khan Academy

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   A function is like a machine that takes an input and gives an output. Let's explore how we can graph, analyze, and create different types of functions.

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

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   /ˈfʌŋkʃn/ [countable, uncountable] a special activity or purpose of a person or thing. The club serves a useful function as a meeting place. to fulfil/perform a function. What is your function in the department? bodily functions (= for example eating, sex, using the toilet) The function of the heart is to pump blood through the body.

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

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   5 days ago · Definition of 'function' Word Frequency. function. (fʌŋkʃən ) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular present tense functions , present participle functioning , past tense functioned. 1. countable noun. The function of something or someone is the useful thing that they do or are intended to do.