function

  • 41function — [16] The ultimate source of function is the Latin verb fungī ‘perform, discharge’, which may be related to Sanskrit bhunkte ‘he enjoys’. From its past participle, functus, was formed the abstract noun functiō ‘performance, activity’, which passed …

    The Hutchinson dictionary of word origins

  • 42function —    Refers to the intended use or purpose of an object. The term is often applied to manufactured products, particularly crafts, and when discussing designs for architecture. Though sometimes said to be non functional, art is expected to function… …

    Glossary of Art Terms

  • 43function as — fulfil the purpose or task of (a specified thing). → function …

    English new terms dictionary

  • 44function — noun 1》 an activity that is natural to or the purpose of a person or thing.     ↘a computer operation corresponding to a single instruction from the user. 2》 a large or formal social event or ceremony. 3》 Mathematics a relation or expression… …

    English new terms dictionary

  • 45function — n. 1. Performance, execution, discharge, exercise. 2. Office, duty, business, employment, occupation, part, province. 3. (Math.) Dependent, derivative, value derived. 4. (Math.) Law of derivation, form of function, form …

    New dictionary of synonyms

  • 46function —   n.    a set of operating features for a particular type of lock or exit device which make it suitable for a specific application. The function is designated by a classification name or standards reference number. See ANSI or BHMA for a specific …

    Locksmith dictionary

  • 47function — funkcija statusas T sritis automatika atitikmenys: angl. function vok. Funktion, f rus. функция, f pranc. fonction, f …

    Automatikos terminų žodynas

  • 48function — funkcija statusas T sritis Standartizacija ir metrologija apibrėžtis Kintamasis dydis, priklausomas nuo kito dydžio. atitikmenys: angl. function vok. Funktion, f rus. функция, f pranc. fonction, f …

    Penkiakalbis aiškinamasis metrologijos terminų žodynas

  • 49function — funkcija statusas T sritis chemija apibrėžtis Kintamasis dydis, priklausomas nuo kito dydžio. atitikmenys: angl. function rus. функция …

    Chemijos terminų aiškinamasis žodynas

  • 50function — funkcija statusas T sritis fizika atitikmenys: angl. function vok. Funktion, f rus. функция, f pranc. fonction, f …

    Fizikos terminų žodynas