Wondering how to hyphenate the English word function? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.
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(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) |
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What something is used for The function of an auger is to bore holes Ballet is beautiful but what use is it? |
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The actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group The function of a teacher The government must do its part Play its role |
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A relation such that one thing is dependent on another Height is a function of age Price is a function of supply and demand |
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A formal or official social gathering or ceremony It was a black-tie function |
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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 |
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A set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program |
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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 |
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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 |
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Perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function His wife officiated as his private secretary |
| noun | mathematical function, mathematical relation
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| noun | purpose, role, use, utility, usefulness |
| noun | office, part, role, duty |
| noun | relation |
| noun | social gathering, social affair
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| noun | affair, occasion, social occasion, social function, social event
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| noun | routine, subroutine, subprogram, procedure, software, software system, software package, package |
| verb | work, operate, go, run |
| verb | serve, suffice, do, answer, serve |
| verb | officiate, serve |