Word

function, n.
(functions)
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(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)
<noun.relation> freq. cnt.: 43 freq. cnt.: 43

function map mapping mathematical function single-valued function

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

map

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

map

semantic pointers

hyponym

polynomial, multinomial expansion inverse function Kronecker delta metric function, metric transformation isometry operator trigonometric function, circular function threshold function exponential function, exponential

domain of synset (topic)

mathematics, math, maths

hypernym

mathematical relation

what something is used for
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function purpose role use

sample sentences

"the function of an auger is to bore holes"
"ballet is beautiful but what use is it?"

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

function

semantic pointers

attribute

functional nonfunctional

hypernym

usefulness, utility

hyponym

raison d'etre

the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
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function office part role

sample sentences

"the function of a teacher"
"the government must do its part"
"play its role"

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

function

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

officiate officiate

semantic pointers

hypernym

duty

hyponym

capacity hat portfolio place, stead, position, lieu second fiddle

a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program
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function procedure routine subprogram subroutine

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

procedural

semantic pointers

hypernym

software, software program, computer software, software system, software package, package

part holonym

program, programme, computer program, computer programme

hyponym

cataloged procedure contingency procedure library routine random number generator recursive routine reusable routine supervisory routine, executive routine tracing routine utility routine, service routine