function

  • 21function — I. noun Etymology: Latin function , functio performance, from fungi to perform; probably akin to Sanskrit bhuṅkte he enjoys Date: 1533 1. professional or official position ; occupation 2. the action for which a person or thing is specially fitted …

    New Collegiate Dictionary

  • 22function — n. characteristic action 1) to fulfill, perform a function 2) a grammatical function 3) the bodily functions mathematical correspondence 4) an exponential; inverse; linear; trigonometric function social event 5) to attend a function 6) an annual; …

    Combinatory dictionary

  • 23function — 01. The [function] of the heart is to pump blood throughout the body. 02. The power station should be fully [functional] by the end of the year. 03. What exactly is the [function] of this machine over here? 04. I really can t [function] if I don… …

    Grammatical examples in English

  • 24function — func|tion1 W1S3 [ˈfʌŋkʃən] n [Date: 1500 1600; : Latin; Origin: functio, from fungi to perform ] 1.) [U and C] the purpose that something has, or the job that someone or something does perform/fulfil a function ▪ In your new job you will perform… …

    Dictionary of contemporary English

  • 25function — func|tion1 [ fʌŋkʃən ] noun *** 1. ) count or uncount the job that something is designed to do: The function of advertising is to create a unique image for your company. perform a function: All the backup systems performed their function… …

    Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • 26function — [[t]fʌ̱ŋkʃ(ə)n[/t]] ♦♦ functions, functioning, functioned 1) N COUNT: with supp The function of something or someone is the useful thing that they do or are intended to do. The main function of the merchant banks is to raise capital for industry …

    English dictionary

  • 27function — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. faculty, office, duty, role, province; observance. See agency, business, rite. v. i. operate, serve. See action, use. II (Roget s IV) n. 1. [Use] Syn. employment, capacity, office, duty, faculty, role …

    English dictionary for students

  • 28function — 1. noun /ˈfʌŋk.ʃən/ a) What something does or is used for. b) A professional or official position. Syn: aim, intention, purpose, role, use …

    Wiktionary

  • 29Function —   Is one or more banking tasks performed by a single staff member in an automated system. One staff member may be involved in one or more function. A function can be performed by one or more staff members. An example of a function is data enter… …

    International financial encyclopaedia

  • 30function — 1. noun 1) the main function of the machine Syn: purpose, task, use, role 2) my function was to select and train the recruits Syn: responsibility, duty, role, concern, province, activity, assignment …

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