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function

function

359 2.9
The job or purpose of something
  • noun
  • /ˈfʌŋkʃən/
: 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.