function (Meaning)

Wordnet

function (n)

(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)

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

a formal or official social gathering or ceremony

a vaguely specified social event

a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program

Wordnet

function (v)

perform as expected when applied

serve a purpose, role, or function

perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function

Webster

function (n.)

The act of executing or performing any duty, office, or calling; per formance.

The appropriate action of any special organ or part of an animal or vegetable organism; as, the function of the heart or the limbs; the function of leaves, sap, roots, etc.; life is the sum of the functions of the various organs and parts of the body.

The natural or assigned action of any power or faculty, as of the soul, or of the intellect; the exertion of an energy of some determinate kind.

The course of action which peculiarly pertains to any public officer in church or state; the activity appropriate to any business or profession.

A quantity so connected with another quantity, that if any alteration be made in the latter there will be a consequent alteration in the former. Each quantity is said to be a function of the other. Thus, the circumference of a circle is a function of the diameter. If x be a symbol to which different numerical values can be assigned, such expressions as x2, 3x, Log. x, and Sin. x, are all functions of x.

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

A public or social ceremony or gathering; a festivity or entertainment, esp. one somewhat formal.

Webster

function (v. i.)

Alt. of Functionate

function Sentence Examples

  1. The function of the heart is to pump blood throughout the body.
  2. The function of the kidneys is to filter waste products from the blood.
  3. The function of a computer program is to process data and perform specific tasks.
  4. The function of a light switch is to turn a light on or off.
  5. The function of a book is to provide information or entertainment.
  6. The function of a hammer is to drive nails into something.
  7. The function of a windshield wiper is to clear rain or snow from a car's windshield.
  8. The function of a thermostat is to regulate the temperature of a room or building.
  9. The function of a lock is to prevent unauthorized entry.
  10. The function of a dictionary is to provide definitions for words.

FAQs About the word function

(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

event, celebration, bash, reception, party, gala, benefit, shindig, formal, ball

avocation, avocation,unemployment, unemployment,,joblessness, joblessness

The function of the heart is to pump blood throughout the body.

The function of the kidneys is to filter waste products from the blood.

The function of a computer program is to process data and perform specific tasks.

The function of a light switch is to turn a light on or off.