Look up: Function

1. Function
   refers to action, how something works. In the case of ecosystem functions we look at photosynthesis, nutrient cycling, population control, dispersal mechanisms, temporal patterns of flowering , breeding, dormancy, and so forth.
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2. Function
   A mapping from one space to another. This is usually understood to be a relationship between numbers. Functions that are computable can be calculated by a universal computer.
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3. Function
   The action or actions which an item is designed to perform.
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4. function
   [n] - (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of one set is associated with at least one element of another set 2. [n] - a relation such that one thing is dependent on another 3. [n] - a formal or official social gathering or ceremony 4. [n] - what something i...
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5. Function
   the role language plays to express ideas or attitudes
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6. Function
   The function of a word is what it 'does' in its sentence, e.g. its function is to act as a subject, object, verb, etc. The function of a sentence is what it is intended to 'do', e.g. to make a statement, ask a question or give a command or order.…
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7. function
   A relationship between two quantities in which one quantity depends on the other
   Example:
   y = 5x + 4
   x 0 5 10 15 20
   y 4 29 54 79 104
   The function table represents a function.
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8. function
   operator that returns a value of any type,Boolean,symbolic or numerical Category: Automation (includes telecommunications and computers) • a procedure that,when executed,yields a value and the procedure call of which may be used as an operand in an expression Category: Automation (inc...
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9. Function
   Func'tion noun [ Latin functio , from fungi to perform, execute, akin to Sanskrit bhuj to enjoy, have the use of: confer French fonction . Confer Defunct .] 1. The act of executing or performing any duty, offi...
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10. Function
    Func'tion noun 1. (Eccl.) A religious ceremony, esp. one particularly impressive and elaborate. « Every solemn ‘ function ' performed with the requirements of the liturgy.» Card. Wiseman. 2. A pub...
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11. function
    The special, normal or proper physiologic activity of an organ or part. ... Origin: L. Functio, from fungi = to do ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
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12. function
    purpose noun what something is used for; `the function of an auger is to bore holes`; `ballet is beautiful but what use is it?`
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13. function
    office 1 part 1 role noun the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group; `the function of a teacher`; `the government must do its part`; `play its role`
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14. function
    noun a formal or official social gathering or ceremony; `it was a black-tie function`
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15. function
    work 2 operate 3 go verb perform as expected when applied; `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`
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16. function
    (funk´shәn) the special, normal, or proper action of any part or organ. in mathematics, a rule that assigns to each member of one set (the domain) a value in another set (the range). probability density function in statistics, a mathematical function that describes the...
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17. Function
    • (v. i.) Alt. of Functionate • (n.) The course of action which peculiarly pertains to any public officer in church or state; the activity appropriate to any business or profession. • (n.) A quantity so connected with another quantity, that if any alteration be made in the latter ther...
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18. function
    (from the article `architecture`) Content is the subject matter of architecture, the element in architectural expression that communicates specific meanings that interpret to society ... [4 related articles]
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19. function
    in mathematics, an expression, rule, or law that defines a relationship between one variable (the independent variable) and another variable (the ... [9 related articles]
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20. function
    (L. functio, from fungi to do) the special, normal, or proper physiologic activity of an organ or part.
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21. function
    function 1. An action or use for which something is suited or designed. 2. An activity or role assigned to someone or something. 3. A social gathering or ceremony; especially, a formal or official occasion. 4. A quality or characteristic that depends upon and varies with another quality. 5. The act...
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22. function
    1. (mathematics) (Or 'map', 'mapping') If D and C are sets (the domain and codomain) then a function f from D to C, normally written 'f : D -) C' is a subset of D x C such that: 1. For each d in D there exists some c in C such that (d,c) is an element of f. I.e. the function is defined for every el...
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23. function
    function, in mathematics, a relation f that assigns to each member x of some set X a corresponding member y of some set Y; y is said to be a function of x, usually denoted f(x) (read “f of x ”). In the equation y=f(x), x is called the independent variable and y the dependent variable. In...
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24. Function
    In mathematics and logic, an n-adic function is a law of correspondence between an ordered set of n things (called arguments of the function, or values of the independent variables) and another thing (the value of the function, or value of the dependent variable), of such a sort that, given any orde...
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25. Function
    The occupation of an office. By the performance of its duties, the officer is said to fulfill his function.
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