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The function assumed or part played by a person or thing in a particular situation
“The main function of merchant banks is to raise capital.”
A large or formal social event or ceremony
“Food and drinks were provided to guests at a formal function to celebrate the event.”
An activity that is natural to or the purpose of a person or thing
“Grammar is just a natural function of children's brains, and they apply it to whatever they find.”
A thing dependent on another factor or factors
“These factors are a function of sampling effort and sampling strategy.”
An area of special knowledge, interest, or responsibility
An intention for which something is hoped to be accomplished
The capacity or potential for achieving results
The state or condition of being useful
An act or series of acts performed according to a traditional or prescribed form
An option allowing a change in the method of operation of a device or system
A human-friendly abbreviation of complex input to a computer program
A faculty by which the body perceives an external stimulus
An assembly or meeting, especially one held for a specific purpose
A method or subroutine that handles an event
A procedure that can be called by higher-level procedures as part of their operation
A (natural) ability or aptitude for doing something
The brain and (by extension) its ability for rational thought
A characteristic or manner of an interaction
To act or function in a specified manner
“This device will function as an intermediary between the two disparate systems.”
To work or operate in a proper or particular way
“Make sure that the technology can still function smoothly under heavy load.”
To apply or be current in a particular area or at a particular time
To serve, or be used in, a secondary purpose
To efficiently and effectively fulfill its purpose or task
To act as an official in charge of something, especially a sporting event
To take firm hold of or act effectively upon
To carry out a role or penalty
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