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Function
01
a loosely defined social gathering or occasion
Examples
He attended a small function at his friend's house.
02
the purpose or intended use of something
Grammatical Information
animacy status
inanimate
plural form
functions
Examples
The function of the lever is to lift heavy objects.
Examples
In calculus, a function represents a relationship between input and output variables, often denoted as f(x ).
04
the actions, duties, or responsibilities expected of a person or group
Examples
Teaching is her main function at the school.
05
a defined sequence of instructions forming part of a larger program
Examples
The program includes a function to calculate totals.
06
an official or ceremonious event held for a specific purpose
Examples
The gala was a grand function attended by dignitaries.
07
a relation in which one quantity depends on another
Examples
The graph represents the function visually.
to function
01
to work or perform properly
Intransitive: to function in a specific manner
Grammatical Information
action verb
regular
present tense
function
3rd person singular
functions
past simple
functioned
past participle
functioned
Examples
I hope the new software update will improve the way my smartphone functions.
02
to operate or perform according to an intended purpose
Intransitive: to function as sth
Examples
The organization aims to function as a catalyst for positive social change in the community.
03
to perform the duties or tasks that are associated with a particular office, position, or place
Intransitive: to function as a role
Examples
As the CEO, her main responsibility is to function as the leader of the company, making strategic decisions.
Lexical Tree
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