FUNCTION
Scrabble letter values: F4U1N1C3T1I1O1N1 = 13
Definition
- verb perform as expected when applied. — synonyms: work, operate, go, run
- verb serve a purpose, role, or function. — synonyms: serve
- verb perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function. — synonyms: officiate
- 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). — synonyms: mathematical_function, single-valued_function, map, mapping
- noun what something is used for. — synonyms: purpose, role, use
- noun the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group. — synonyms: office, part, role
- noun a relation such that one thing is dependent on another.
- noun a formal or official social gathering or ceremony.
- noun a vaguely specified social event. — synonyms: affair, occasion, social_occasion, social_function
- noun a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program. — synonyms: routine, subroutine, subprogram, procedure
Examples
- “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”