eng: function - UWN/MENTA

eng: function

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Meaning
means	(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) map, single-valued function, function, mapping, mathematical function
means	(noun) what something is used for; "the function of an auger is to bore holes"; "ballet is beautiful but what use is it?" function, use, role, purpose
means	(noun) 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" office, part, function, role
means	(noun) a relation such that one thing is dependent on another; "height is a function of age"; "price is a function of supply and demand" function
means	(noun) a formal or official social gathering or ceremony; "it was a black-tie function" function
means	(noun) 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" affair, occasion, social function, function, social occasion
means	(noun) a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program routine, subprogram, procedure, subroutine, function
means	(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" operate, go, work, run, function
means	(verb) 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" function, serve
means	(verb) perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function; "His wife officiated as his private secretary" function, officiate
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