function — Dictionnaire anglais

Nom

1. What something does or is used for.

   Synonymes

   aimintentionpurposeroleuse

   Exemples

   Plus d’exemples (2)

   Although they serve the same function across the plant, animal and fungal kingdoms, sperm and eggs vary wildly in their structure and biochemistry, even among closely related species. […] Many genes with reproductive roles also have antibacterial and immune functions, which indicate that the threat of microbial attack on the sperm or egg may be a major influence on rapid evolution during reproduction.

   Glu Mobile, who realigned its workforce towards centralized GaaS functions last year, announced earlier this month that it will shut down GameSpy Technology on May 31. The service provides multiplayer functionality for dozens of games on consoles, computers and mobile devices.

2. A professional or official position.

   Synonymes

   occupationofficepartrole

3. An official or social occasion.

   Synonymes

   affairoccasionsocial occasionsocial function

   Exemples

   Our hotel is hosting a function for all the warehouse workers on the night of April 18.

4. An official or social occasion. A party.

   Usage

   • argot

   Synonymes

   func

5. Something which is dependent on or stems from another thing; a result or concomitant.

   Exemples

   Plus d’exemples (1)

   Though most of the cases here cover European encounters with non-Europeans, it is not the intention of the book to give the impression that genocide is a function of European colonialism and imperialism alone.

6. A relation where one thing is dependent on another for its existence, value, or significance.

7. A relation in which each element of the domain is associated with exactly one element of the codomain.

   Synonymes

   mapmappingmathematical functionoperatortransformation

   Termes génériques

   relationmorphism

8. A routine that receives zero or more arguments and may return a result.

   Synonymes

   procedureroutinesubprogramsubroutinefuncfunct

9. The physiological activity of an organ or body part.

10. The characteristic behavior of a chemical compound.

11. The role of a social practice in the continued existence of the group.

Verbe

1. To have a function.

   Usage

   • intransitif

   Synonymes

   officiateserve

2. To carry out a function; to be in action.

   Usage

   • intransitif

   Synonymes

   gooperaterunwork

   Antonymes

   malfunction

   Exemples

   Although the laying workers functioned in a queenlike manner, they were unable to suppress ovarian development as effectively as the queen.

Nom

1. (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)

   Synonymes

   mathematical functionsingle-valued functionmapmapping

   Termes génériques

   mathematical relation

2. what something is used for

   Synonymes

   purposeroleuse

   Termes génériques

   utilityusefulness

   Exemples

   the function of an auger is to bore holes

   ballet is beautiful but what use is it?

3. the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group

   Synonymes

   officepartrole

   Termes génériques

   duty

   Exemples

   the function of a teacher

   the government must do its part

   Plus d’exemples (1)

   play its role

4. a relation such that one thing is dependent on another

   Termes génériques

   relation

   Exemples

   height is a function of age

   price is a function of supply and demand

5. a formal or official social gathering or ceremony

   Termes génériques

   affairoccasionsocial occasionsocial functionsocial gatheringsocial affair

   Exemples

   it was a black-tie function

6. a formal or official social gathering or ceremony of people

   Synonymes

   affairoccasionsocial occasionsocial functionsocial gatheringsocial affair

   Termes génériques

   social eventgatheringassemblage

   Exemples

   the party was quite an affair

   an occasion arranged to honor the president

   Plus d’exemples (1)

   a seemingly endless round of social functions

7. a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program

   Synonymes

   routinesubroutinesubprogramprocedure

   Termes génériques

   softwaresoftware programcomputer softwaresoftware systemsoftware packagepackage

Verbe

1. perform as expected when applied

   Synonymes

   workoperategorun

   Antonymes

   malfunction

   Termes génériques

   performexecutedo

   Exemples

   The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in

   Does this old car still run well?

   Plus d’exemples (1)

   This old radio doesn't work anymore

2. serve a purpose, role, or function

   Synonymes

   serve

   Termes génériques

   sufficedoanswerserve

   Exemples

   The tree stump serves as a table

   The female students served as a control group

   Plus d’exemples (3)

   This table would serve very well

   His freedom served him well

   The table functions as a desk

3. perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function

   Synonymes

   officiate

   Termes génériques

   serve

   Exemples

   His wife officiated as his private secretary