Definitions for functions
func·tions

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1. functions

   The appropriate or assigned duties, responsibilities, missions, or tasks of an individual, office, or organization. As defined in the National Security Act of 1947, as amended, the term

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1. functions

   Plural noun and verb form of the word function.

   The organism had it vital functions monitored regularly during the scientific experiment and study.

   Submitted by MaryC on May 10, 2016  

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'functions' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #2029

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'functions' in Written Corpus Frequency: #2791

How to pronounce functions?

1. Alex

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   Daniel

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   Karen

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of functions in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of functions in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of functions in a Sentence

1. Tim McClanahan:

   Saving reefs will require combining local and global efforts, such as reducing local dependence on reef fish to maintain a reef's important functions while also reducing carbon emissions to keep warming below 1.5 degrees Celsius.

2. Cindy Huang:

   Third-party contractors fulfill important functions in the federal government, and our bureau and State Department were not unique in acquiring talent this way.

3. Adam Schiff:

   The President, when I met with him, said that he is happy to have whoever we wanted review the documents. His staff has opposed that, they were opposed to even letting my own staff review the documents, my staff director, so we're still trying to get those documents for the full committee, we would like the White House's help if they are sincere about wanting to share this information and have the oversight functions performed, they are to be facilitating this.

4. Guru Mani:

   Employees in oil and gas are trying to switch, especially in the support functions. They are going to be flooding into other industries.

5. Anthony Harrison:

   The growth in representation of people from more diverse groups, working in many different functions across the company, is a key driver of our ability to succeed, we want to fully support all employees when there are issues reported and when there may be micro-behaviors that add up. We are going to keep doing all we can to be a truly inclusive company.

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