Look up: function

1. Function
   [engineering] In engineering, a function is interpreted as a specific process, action or task that a system is able to perform . ==In engineering design== In the lifecycle of engineering projects, there are usually distinguished subsequently: Requirements and Functional specification documen...
   Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Function_(e
   
   
2. Function
   [biology] A function is the reason some object or process occurred in a system that evolved through a process of selection or Natural selection. Thus, function refers forward from the object or process, along some chain of causation, to the goal or success. Compare this to the mechanism of t...
   Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Function_(b
   
   
3. 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.
   Found on http://www.runet.edu/~swoodwar/CLASSES/G
   
   
4. 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.
   Found on http://mitpress.mit.edu/books/FLAOH/cbnh
   
   
5. Function
   The action or actions which an item is designed to perform.
   Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/visitor-contrib
   
   
6. 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...
   Found on http://www.webdictionary.co.uk/definitio
   
   
7. Function
   the role language plays to express ideas or attitudes
   Found on http://www.mantex.co.uk/samples/eng.htm
   
   
8. 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.…
   Found on http://www.englishbiz.co.uk/grammar/main
   
   
9. 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.
   Found on http://www.hbschool.com/glossary/math2/i
   
   
10. 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...
    Found on http://www.mijnwoordenboek.nl/definition
    
    
11. 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...
    Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/F/86
    
    
12. 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...
    Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/F/86
    
    
13. function
    The special, normal or proper physiologic activity of an organ or part. ... Origin: L. Functio, from fungi = to do ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
    Found on http://www.mondofacto.com/facts/dictiona
    
    
14. 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?`
    Found on http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/web
    
    
15. 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`
    Found on http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/web
    
    
16. function
    noun a formal or official social gathering or ceremony; `it was a black-tie function`
    Found on http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/web
    
    
17. 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`
    Found on http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/web
    
    
18. 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...
    Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
    
    
19. 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...
    Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning
    
    
20. 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]
    Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/f/70
    
    
21. 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]
    Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/f/70
    
    
22. function
    (L. functio, from fungi to do) the special, normal, or proper physiologic activity of an organ or part.
    Found on http://users.ugent.be/~rvdstich/eugloss/
    
    
23. 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...
    Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/inf
    
    
24. 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...
    Found on http://foldoc.org/function
    
    
25. Function
    [mathematics] In mathematics, a function is a relation between a set of inputs and a set of outputs with the property that each input is related to exactly one output. An example of such a relation is defined by the rule f(x) = x2, which relates an input x to its square, which are both real ...
    Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Function_(m