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function > 10 senses
NOUN1function, mathematical functionA mathematical relation such that each element of one set is associated with at least one element of another set
2function, purpose, role, useWhat something is used for
3function, office, part, roleThe actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
4functionA relation such that one thing is dependent on another
5functionA formal or official social gathering or ceremony
6function, affair, occasion, social occasion, social functionA vaguely specified social event
7function, routine, subroutine, subprogram, procedureA set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program
VERB1function, work, operate, go, runPerform as expected when applied
2function, serveServe a purpose, role, or function
3function, officiatePerform duties attached to a particular office or place or function
function > pronunciation
Soundsfah'ngkshahn
RhymesAachen, Aaron, abandon, and 2521 more rhymes in ahn...
function > noun 1, relation
MeaningA mathematical relation such that each element of one set is associated with at least one element of another set.
Synonymsmathematical function
Categorymathematics, math, maths
Broadermathematical relation
Narrowerpolynomial, multinomial; inverse function; Kronecker delta; metric function, metric; transformation; mapping, map, correspondence; operator; trigonometric function, circular function; threshold function; exponential, exponential function
function > noun 2, attribute
MeaningWhat something is used for.
Examples"the function of an auger is to bore holes"
Synonymspurpose, role, use
Broaderutility, usefulness
Narrowerraison d'etre
Attributesfunctional; nonfunctional
Adjectivesfunctional
Verbsfunction
function > noun 3, act
MeaningThe actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group.
Examples"the function of a teacher"
Synonymsoffice, part, role
Broaderduty
Narrowercapacity; hat; portfolio; stead, position, place, lieu; second fiddle
Verbsfunction
function > noun 4, relation
MeaningA relation such that one thing is dependent on another.
Examples"height is a function of age"; "price is a function of supply and demand"
Broaderrelation
function > noun 5, group
MeaningA formal or official social gathering or ceremony.
Examples"it was a black-tie function"
Broadersocial gathering, social affair
function > noun 6, event
MeaningA vaguely specified social event.
Examples"a seemingly endless round of social functions"
Synonymsaffair, occasion, social occasion, social function
Broadersocial event
Narrowerparty; celebration, jubilation; ceremony, ceremonial, ceremonial occasion, observance; fundraiser; photo opportunity, photo op; sleepover
function > noun 7, communication
MeaningA set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program.
Synonymsroutine, subroutine, subprogram, procedure
Part ofprogram, programme, computer program, computer programme
Broadersoftware, software program, computer software, software system, software package, package
Narrowercataloged procedure; contingency procedure; library routine; random number generator; recursive routine; reusable routine; supervisory routine, executive routine; tracing routine; utility routine, service routine
function > verb 1, contact
MeaningPerform as expected when applied.
PatternSomething ----s
ModelThese cars won't function
Synonymswork, operate, go, run
Contrarymalfunction, misfunction
Similar torun; work
Narrowerdouble; roll; run; cut; service, serve
Nounsfunctioning
function > verb 2, stative
MeaningServe a purpose, role, or function.
PatternSomething ----s; Somebody ----s; Somebody ----s somebody; Something ----s something
Examples"The table functions as a desk"
Synonymsserve
Similar toservice, serve
Broadersuffice, do, answer, serve
Narrowerprelude; act as
Nounsfunction
function > verb 3, competition
MeaningPerform duties attached to a particular office or place or function.
PatternSomebody ----s; Somebody ----s PP
Synonymsofficiate
Broaderserve
Nounsfunction; functionary

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