Lexic.us

Definition of Function

1. Verb. Perform as expected when applied. "These cars won't function "; "This old radio doesn't work anymore"

2. 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).

3. Verb. Serve a purpose, role, or function. "The table functions as a desk"

4. Noun. What something is used for. "Ballet is beautiful but what use is it?"

5. Verb. Perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function. "His wife officiated as his private secretary"

6. Noun. The actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group. "Play its role"

7. Noun. A relation such that one thing is dependent on another. "Price is a function of supply and demand"

8. Noun. A formal or official social gathering or ceremony. "It was a black-tie function"

9. Noun. A vaguely specified social event. "A seemingly endless round of social functions"

10. Noun. A set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program.

Definition of Function

1. n. The act of executing or performing any duty, office, or calling; performance.

2. v. i. To execute or perform a function; to transact one's regular or appointed business.

3. n. A religious ceremony, esp. one particularly impressive and elaborate.

Definition of Function

1. Noun. What something does or is used for. ¹

2. Noun. A professional or official position. ¹

3. Noun. An official or social occasion. ¹

4. Noun. A relation where one thing is dependent on another for its existence, value, or significance. ¹

5. Noun. (mathematics) A relation in which each element of the domain is associated with exactly one element of the codomain. ¹

6. Noun. (computing) A routine that receives zero or more arguments and may return a result. ¹

7. Noun. (biology) The physiological activity of an organ or body part. ¹

8. Noun. (chemistry) The characteristic behavior of a chemical compound. ¹

9. Noun. (anthropology) The role of a social practice in the continued existence of the group. ¹

10. Verb. (intransitive) to have a function ¹

11. Verb. (intransitive) to carry on a function; to be in action ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Function

1. to be in action [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Medical Definition of Function

1. The special, normal or proper physiologic activity of an organ or part. Origin: L. Functio, from fungi = to do This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

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