function

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈfʌŋ(k)ʃən/
/ˈfʌŋkʃən/
Noun
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

What something does or is used for.

Synonyms
aim intention purpose role use
2 Definition

A professional or official position.

Synonyms
occupation office part role
3 Definition

An official or social occasion.

Synonyms
affair occasion social function social occasion
4 Definition

Something which is dependent on or stems from another thing; a result or concomitant.

5 Definition

A relation where one thing is dependent on another for its existence, value, or significance.

6 Definition

A relation in which each element of the domain is associated with exactly one element of the codomain.

Synonyms
map mapping mathematical function operator transformation
7 Definition

A routine that receives zero or more arguments and may return a result.

Synonyms
func funct procedure routine subprogram subroutine
8 Definition

The physiological activity of an organ or body part.

9 Definition

The characteristic behavior of a chemical compound.

10 Definition

The role of a social practice in the continued existence of the group.

Verb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

To have a function.

Synonyms
officiate serve
2 Definition

To carry out a function; to be in action.

Synonyms
go operate run work
Antonyms
malfunction