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function

function

359 2.9
The job or purpose of something
  • noun
  • /ˈfʌŋkʃən/
translation icon : función
  • Some students lack the executive function to learn how to play an instrument.
  • serve a function
  • perform a function
  • fulfill a function

And that is one of the functions of this gap.

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Examples

  • Your only function in life now is to find that person.

  • You will be advised when full function is restored.

  • My God, can we say much about the function of these various parts?

  • So going into it, I knew there has to be function and fashion.

  • All of them would be functions of points on here.

  • The first tip is focus on function, not aesthetics.

  • "I had never thought about juries and their functions until I saw this movie," she said.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Scientists can compare the function of cells before and after a gene has been edited.

    Academic text (2015)
  • Therefore, it is important to assess the various functions and responsibilities of professional school counselors.

    Academic text (2008)
  • The function of a teacher is to educate and inspire students.

Synonyms

part
vsfunction
1.0

A person's role in a group or activity

is the overall purpose or duty, not only one component within a group
use
vsfunction
1.0

The purpose or job that something has

applies to roles and responsibilities, not only practical benefits
role
vsfunction
1.3

The job and duties someone has in a group or situation

is used more broadly for people and things beyond social positions
purpose
vsfunction
1.6

The reason something is done or made

focuses on intended reason or aim rather than duties or positions
capacity
vsfunction
136 4.6

The role someone has when they act for a group or organization

focuses on the broader purpose or responsibility beyond a formal post
object
vsfunction
  • Formal
85 3.7

A goal someone wants to reach

is about the duty or role of people or things rather than a personal goal

Antonyms

76 6.1

A problem in the way a body part, system, or group works

Compounds

bodily function
  • Specialized
8 2.4

A natural process in the body, like breathing or digestion

cognitive function
  • Specialized
6 4.1

The ability to think, remember, and understand

wave function
  • Specialized
5 8.0

A math rule in quantum physics that shows how likely a particle is to be in a certain place

4 3.5

A formal event where people meet for a special purpose

function call
  • Specialized
1 4.4

An instruction in a program that runs a small piece of code and then returns

control function
  • Specialized
1 6.1

A feature in a computer program that manages how data are recorded, processed and sent

exponential function
  • Specialized
1 6.8

A rule that gives a number by raising a fixed number to a variable's power

linear function
  • Specialized
1 4.7

A rule that makes a straight line on a graph

8.5

A graph that shows how a device's output changes when input voltage changes

circular function
  • Specialized
7.9

A function like sine or cosine that gives the ratio of two sides in a right triangle for an angle

complex function
  • Specialized
8.5

A function that has two or more variables and shows complicated behavior

derived function
  • Specialized
7.5

A function that shows the slope of another function at each point

domain of a function
  • Specialized
7.0

All input values that give a valid output for a function

function word
  • Specialized
1.0

A word that shows the grammar of a sentence, like and or the

6.6

Certain parts of the brain or body do specific jobs

mathematical function
  • Specialized
4.3

A rule that gives each item in one group exactly one item in another group

metric function
  • Specialized
9.0

A function that gives the distance between two points in a space

inverse function
  • Specialized
7.4

A function that reverses another function so you get the original number back

range of a function
  • Specialized
7.4

All the possible values a rule gives when you put numbers in

onto function
  • Specialized
9.6

A rule that gives every possible output from some input

7.5

A feature that automatically removes files or messages after a set time

sentential function
  • Specialized
9.9

An expression with gaps that becomes a sentence when you fill them with words

surjective function
  • Specialized
9.9

A rule that gives every output value at least one input value

threshold function
  • Specialized
8.5

A function that gives 1 when an input is above a fixed number and 0 when not

6.8

A rule that gives numbers for angles using two side lengths in a right triangle, like sine or cosine

7.4

A rule that gives exactly one output for each input

wave function
  • Specialized
6.5

A math rule that shows how a wave moves and its size

How Central

mission
245 3.4
purpose
1.6
function
359 2.9
role
1.3
component
447 3.4

Surface Forms

function singular
functions plural

Etymology

Function comes from the Latin functio, from fungi meaning 'to perform' or 'do', so a person's function is the job or role they 'do' in a group or organisation.