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function meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of function at MeaningMonkey.org. function meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.FUNCTION noun
Definition of function (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)
- synonyms: map, mapping, mathematical function, single-valued function
- what something is used for
- the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
- a relation such that one thing is dependent on another
- "height is a function of age"; "price is a function of supply and demand"
- a formal or official social gathering or ceremony
- "it was a black-tie function"
- 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"
- synonyms: affair, occasion, social function, social occasion
- a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program
- synonyms: procedure, routine, subprogram, subroutine
FUNCTION verb
Definition of function (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"
- synonyms: go, operate, run, work
- antonym: malfunction
- 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: serve
- perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function
- "His wife officiated as his private secretary"
- synonyms: officiate
Source: Princeton University Wordnet