What does function mean?
Definitions for function
ˈfʌŋk ʃənfunc·tion
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Princeton's WordNet
function, mathematical function, single-valued function, map, mapping(noun)
(mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
function, purpose, role, use(noun)
what something is used for
"the function of an auger is to bore holes"; "ballet is beautiful but what use is it?"
function, office, part, role(noun)
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
"the function of a teacher"; "the government must do its part"; "play its role"
function(noun)
a relation such that one thing is dependent on another
"height is a function of age"; "price is a function of supply and demand"
function(noun)
a formal or official social gathering or ceremony
"it was a black-tie function"
affair, occasion, social occasion, function, social function(noun)
a vaguely specified social event
"the party was quite an affair"; "an occasion arranged to honor the president"; "a seemingly endless round of social functions"
routine, subroutine, subprogram, procedure, function(verb)
a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program
function, work, operate, go, run(verb)
perform as expected when applied
"The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in"; "Does this old car still run well?"; "This old radio doesn't work anymore"
serve, function(verb)
serve a purpose, role, or function
"The tree stump serves as a table"; "The female students served as a control group"; "This table would serve very well"; "His freedom served him well"; "The table functions as a desk"
officiate, function(verb)
perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function
"His wife officiated as his private secretary"
Wiktionary
function(Noun)
What something does or is used for.
Etymology: From function, from fonction, from functionem, accusative of function, from functus perfect participle of fungor.
function(Noun)
A professional or official position.
Etymology: From function, from fonction, from functionem, accusative of function, from functus perfect participle of fungor.
function(Noun)
An official or social occasion.
Etymology: From function, from fonction, from functionem, accusative of function, from functus perfect participle of fungor.
function(Noun)
A relation where one thing is dependent on another for its existence, value, or significance.
Etymology: From function, from fonction, from functionem, accusative of function, from functus perfect participle of fungor.
function(Noun)
A relation in which each element of the domain is associated with exactly one element of the codomain.
Etymology: From function, from fonction, from functionem, accusative of function, from functus perfect participle of fungor.
function(Noun)
A routine that receives zero or more arguments and may return a result.
Etymology: From function, from fonction, from functionem, accusative of function, from functus perfect participle of fungor.
function(Noun)
The physiological activity of an organ or body part.
Etymology: From function, from fonction, from functionem, accusative of function, from functus perfect participle of fungor.
function(Noun)
The characteristic behavior of a chemical compound.
Etymology: From function, from fonction, from functionem, accusative of function, from functus perfect participle of fungor.
function(Noun)
The role of a social practice in the continued existence of the group.
Etymology: From function, from fonction, from functionem, accusative of function, from functus perfect participle of fungor.
function(Verb)
to have a function
Etymology: From function, from fonction, from functionem, accusative of function, from functus perfect participle of fungor.
function(Verb)
to carry on a function; to be in action
Etymology: From function, from fonction, from functionem, accusative of function, from functus perfect participle of fungor.
Webster Dictionary
Function(noun)
the act of executing or performing any duty, office, or calling; per formance
Etymology: [L. functio, fr. fungi to perform, execute, akin to Skr. bhuj to enjoy, have the use of: cf. F. fonction. Cf. Defunct.]
Function(noun)
the appropriate action of any special organ or part of an animal or vegetable organism; as, the function of the heart or the limbs; the function of leaves, sap, roots, etc.; life is the sum of the functions of the various organs and parts of the body
Etymology: [L. functio, fr. fungi to perform, execute, akin to Skr. bhuj to enjoy, have the use of: cf. F. fonction. Cf. Defunct.]
Function(noun)
the natural or assigned action of any power or faculty, as of the soul, or of the intellect; the exertion of an energy of some determinate kind
Etymology: [L. functio, fr. fungi to perform, execute, akin to Skr. bhuj to enjoy, have the use of: cf. F. fonction. Cf. Defunct.]
Function(noun)
the course of action which peculiarly pertains to any public officer in church or state; the activity appropriate to any business or profession
Etymology: [L. functio, fr. fungi to perform, execute, akin to Skr. bhuj to enjoy, have the use of: cf. F. fonction. Cf. Defunct.]
Function(noun)
a quantity so connected with another quantity, that if any alteration be made in the latter there will be a consequent alteration in the former. Each quantity is said to be a function of the other. Thus, the circumference of a circle is a function of the diameter. If x be a symbol to which different numerical values can be assigned, such expressions as x2, 3x, Log. x, and Sin. x, are all functions of x
Etymology: [L. functio, fr. fungi to perform, execute, akin to Skr. bhuj to enjoy, have the use of: cf. F. fonction. Cf. Defunct.]
Function(verb)
alt. of Functionate
Etymology: [L. functio, fr. fungi to perform, execute, akin to Skr. bhuj to enjoy, have the use of: cf. F. fonction. Cf. Defunct.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Function
fungk′shun, n. the doing of a thing: duty peculiar to any office: faculty, exercise of faculty: the peculiar office of any part of the body or mind: power: a solemn service: (math.) a quantity so connected with another that any change in the one produces a corresponding change in the other: the technical term in physiology for the vital activity of organ, tissue, or cell.—adj. Func′tional, pertaining to or performed by functions—opp. to Organic or Structural.—vs.t. Func′tionalise, Func′tionate.—adv. Func′tionally.—n. Func′tionary, one who discharges any duty: one who holds an office.—adj. Func′tionless, having no function. [O. Fr.,—L. function-em—fungi, functus, to perform.]
Editors Contribution
function
To serve a purpose according to the creation or design.
The function of the machinery was to ensure the crew spent less time doing manual work, it was very effective.
Submitted by MaryC on January 25, 2020
Entomology
Function
the work or duty which a given part or organ normally performs.
British National Corpus
Spoken Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'function' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #1358
Written Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'function' in Written Corpus Frequency: #1365
Nouns Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'function' in Nouns Frequency: #334
Verbs Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'function' in Verbs Frequency: #814
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of function in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of function in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
Examples of function in a Sentence
Even through that event we were able to continue operations, it wasn't pretty. We did have some delays, certainly, but the airport continued to function and never closed all three runways during that event.
It's an America where the rules around race and gender and class are fundamental, and they shape and impact people's everyday lives. It's also an America where we function under a particular sense of amnesia.
When these kinds of mental exercises are taught to people, it actually changes the function and the structure of their brain in ways that we think support these kinds of positive qualities, and that may be key in producing the downstream impact on the body.
The only function of economic forecasting is to make astrology look respectable.
The research shows that it leads to better cognitive function for kids so they're going to have better results, academically, it's also going to help with behavioral issues in the classroom, because if kids are able to move, they're not going to have so much excess energy. They're going to be able to focus, and it's going to solve a lot of the sort of interpersonal issues that come up with kids as well, because they're going to have an opportunity to get that energy out.
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Translations for function
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- funksieAfrikaans
- وظيفةArabic
- funció, funcionarCatalan, Valencian
- funkce, účelCzech
- funktion, virke, fungereDanish
- Funktion, Festveranstaltung, Funktionalität, Feier, Zweck, Aufgabe, fungieren, funzen, arbeiten, funktionieren, wirkenGerman
- λειτούργημα, διαδικασία, αποστολή, συνάρτηση, λειτουργία, καθήκον, δεξίωση, τελετή, λειτουργώ, λειτουργώ ως, εργάζομαιGreek
- funkcio, funkciiEsperanto
- cargo, función, fungir, funcionarSpanish
- funktsioonEstonian
- تابعPersian
- tapahtuma, tarkoitus, tilaisuus, tehtävä, toimi, funktio, käyttäytyminen, toiminta, toiminto, käydä, toimia, käynnissäFinnish
- fonction, fonctionner, marcherFrench
- feidhm, feidhmighIrish
- funciónGalician
- cruinnaghtManx
- פונקציה, אירוע, תפקיד, תפקד, פעלHebrew
- फलनHindi
- függvény, funkció, működikHungarian
- աշխատել, գործել, բանելArmenian
- fungsiIndonesian
- funcionoIdo
- fallIcelandic
- cerimonia, funzione, ricevimento, funzionareItalian
- פונקציהHebrew
- 機能, 関数, 職務, 動く, 作用する, 機能するJapanese
- ფუნქციაGeorgian
- 함수, 기능Korean
- کار, کاروبارKurdish
- fūnctiōLatin
- fungsiMalay
- functie, functioneren, fungeren, dienenDutch
- funksjon, post, stilling, tilstelning, tilstellingNorwegian
- funkcja, stanowisko, działać, funkcjonowaćPolish
- função, funcionarPortuguese
- llamk'ayQuechua
- funcție, funcționaRomanian
- функцияRussian
- funkcija, svrha, službaSerbo-Croatian
- funksionAlbanian
- subrutin, bjudning, uppgift, funktion, åliggande, förrättning, syssla, kall, tillställning, fungera, tjänstgöra, verkaSwedish
- тобеъTajik
- ฟังก์ชันThai
- fonksiyon, işlevTurkish
- функціяUkrainian
- 功能Chinese
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