function

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function
ˈfʌŋ(k)ʃ(ə)n Listen
Meanings
noun
  • an activity that is natural to or the purpose of a person or thing.
    E.g. bridges perform the function of providing access across water
  • a relation or expression involving one or more variables.
    E.g. the function (bx + c)
  • a thing dependent on another factor or factors.
    E.g. class shame is a function of social power
  • a large or formal social event or ceremony.
    E.g. he was obliged to attend party functions
verb
  • work or operate in a proper or particular way.
    E.g. her liver is functioning normally

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