function in English dictionary

  • function

    Meanings and definitions of "function"

    • What something does or is used for.
    • A professional or official position.
    • An official or social occasion.
    • A relation where one thing is dependent on another for its existence, value, or significance.
    • (mathematics) A relation in which each element of the domain is associated with exactly one element of the codomain.
    • (computing) A routine that receives zero or more arguments and may return a result.
    • (biology) The physiological activity of an organ or body part.
    • (chemistry) The characteristic behavior of a chemical compound.
    • (intransitive) to have a function
    • (intransitive) to carry on a function; to be in action
    • noun
      What something does or is used for.
    • noun
      A professional or official position.
    • noun
      An official or social occasion.
    • noun
      A relation where one thing is dependent on another for its existence, value, or significance.
    • noun
      (mathematics)
      A relation in which each element of the domain is associated with exactly one element of the codomain.
    • noun
      (computing)
      A routine that receives zero or more arguments and may return a result.
    • noun
      (biology)
      The physiological activity of an organ or body part.
    • noun
      (chemistry)
      The characteristic behavior of a chemical compound.
    • noun
      (anthropology)
      The role of a social practice in the continued existence of the group.
    • verb
      (intransitive)
      to have a function
    • verb
      (intransitive)
      to carry on a function; to be in action
    • To run or perform well, with ease or as desired or intended.
    • Social gathering for entertainment and fun.
    • A component which can be included in a synchronization rule or a workflow definition to process data values.
    • A piece of code that operates as a single logical unit. A function is called by name, accepts optional input parameters, and returns a status and optional output parameters. Many programming languages support functions.
    • (computing) A routine that returns a result.
    • holding (a meeting)
    • work (i.e. ... works)
    • what something does or is used for
    • professional or official position
    • official or social occasion
    • relation where one thing is dependent on another
    • mathematics: many-to-one relation
    • computing: routine that returns a result
    • biology: physiological activity of an organ or body part
    • chemistry: characteristic behavior of a chemical compound
    • to carry on a function
    • function (e.g. math, programming, programing)
    • To perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function.
    • noun
      a formal or official social gathering or ceremony; "it was a black-tie 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"
    • noun
      a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program
    • 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"
    • 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)
    • 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"
    • noun
      what something is used for; "the function of an auger is to bore holes"; "ballet is beautiful but what use is it?"
    • 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"
    • verb
      perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function; "His wife officiated as his private secretary"
    • 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"

    Synonyms of "function" in English dictionary

    social occasion, mathematical function, office are the top synonyms of "function" in the English thesaurus.

    Antonyms of "function" in English dictionary

    malfunction is the antonym of "function" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of function

    • function ( third-person singular simple present functions, present participle functioning, simple past and past participle functioned)
    • function ( plural  functions)
    • function (plural functions)
    • function (third-person singular simple present functions, present participle functioning, simple past and past participle functioned)
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