Function
01
a loosely defined social gathering or occasion
Exempel
Casual functions are common in office culture.
02
the purpose or intended use of something
Exempel
A smartphone has multiple functions beyond calling.
03
funktion
(mathematics) a quantity whose value changes according to another quantity's varying value
Exempel
The function y = 2x + 3 describes a linear relationship where y changes with respect to changes in x.
Funktionen y = 2x + 3 beskriver ett linjärt samband där y förändras i förhållande till förändringar i x.
04
the actions, duties, or responsibilities expected of a person or group
Exempel
Volunteers perform different functions during the event.
05
a defined sequence of instructions forming part of a larger program
Exempel
Programmers tested the function before deployment.
06
an official or ceremonious event held for a specific purpose
Exempel
Diplomatic functions require formal attire.
07
a relation in which one quantity depends on another
Exempel
Calculus studies functions and their derivatives.
to function
01
fungera, arbeta
to work or perform properly
Intransitive: to function in a specific manner
Exempel
A well-balanced diet is essential for the human body to function at its best.
En välbalanserad kost är väsentlig för att den mänskliga kroppen ska kunna fungera på bästa sätt.
02
fungera, verka
to operate or perform according to an intended purpose
Intransitive: to function as sth
Exempel
The teacher explained how mitochondria function as the powerhouse of the cell.
Läraren förklarade hur mitokondrier fungerar som cellens kraftverk.
03
fungera, utföra
to perform the duties or tasks that are associated with a particular office, position, or place
Intransitive: to function as a role
Exempel
The ambassador functions as the official representative of their country in diplomatic matters.
Ambassadören fungerar som sitt lands officiella representant i diplomatiska frågor.
Lexikalt Träd
function
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