function as a noun: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3
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function noun
1 function 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).
synonyms: map , mapping , mathematical function , single-valued function .
Roget 84 :number ,
symbol ,
numeral ,
figure ,
cipher ,
digit ,
integer ;
counter ;
round number ;
formula ;
function ;
series .
sum ,
difference ,
complement ,
subtrahend ;
product ;
multiplicand ,
multiplier ,
multiplicator † ;
coefficient ,
multiple ;
dividend ,
divisor ,
factor ,
quotient ,
submultiple [Math.] ;
fraction ,
rational number ;
surd ,
irrational number ;
transcendental number ;
mixed number ,
complex number ,
complex conjugate ;
numerator ,
denominator ;
decimal ,
circulating decimal ,
repetend ;
common measure ,
aliquot part ;
prime number ,
prime ,
relative prime ,
prime factor ,
prime pair ;
reciprocal ;
totient † .
binary number ,
octal number ,
hexadecimal number [Comp.] .
permutation ,
combination ,
variation ;
election .
ratio ,
proportion ,
comparison
etc.
464 progression ;
arithmetical progression ,
geometrical progression ,
harmonical progression † ;
percentage ,
permilage .
figurate numbers † ,
pyramidal numbers ,
polygonal numbers .
power ,
root ,
exponent ,
index ,
logarithm ,
antilogarithm ;
modulus ,
base .
differential ,
integral ,
fluxion † ,
fluent .
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Roget 998 :rite ;
ceremony ,
ritual ,
liturgy ,
ceremonial ;
ordinance ,
observance ,
function ,
duty ;
form ,
formulary ;
solemnity ,
sacrament ;
incantation
etc.
(spell)
993 service ,
psalmody
etc.
(worship)
990 ministration ;
preaching ,
preachment ;
predication ,
sermon ,
homily ,
lecture ,
discourse ,
pastoral .
[Christian ritual for induction into the faith]
baptism ,
christening ,
chrism ;
circumcision ;
baptismal regeneration ;
font .
confirmation ;
imposition of hands ,
laying on of hands ;
ordination
etc.
(churchdom)
995 excommunication .
[Jewish rituals]
Bar Mitzvah ,
Bas Mitzvah [Fr.] ,
Bris .
Eucharist ,
Lord's supper ,
communion ;
the sacrament ,
the holy sacrament ;
celebration ,
high celebration ;
missa cantata [Lat.] ;
asperges † ;
offertory ;
introit ;
consecration ;
consubstantiation ,
transubstantiation ;
real presence ;
elements ;
mass ;
high mass ,
low mass ,
dry mass .
matrimony
etc.
903 burial
etc.
363 visitation of the sick .
seven sacraments ,
impanation † ,
subpanation † ,
extreme unction ,
viaticum ,
invocation of saints ,
canonization ,
transfiguration ,
auricular confession ;
maceration ,
flagellation ,
sackcloth and ashes ;
penance
etc.
(atonement)
952 telling of beads ,
processional ;
thurification † ,
incense ,
holy water ,
aspersion .
relics ,
rosary ,
beads ,
reliquary ,
host ,
cross ,
rood ,
crucifix ,
pax [Lat.] ,
pyx ,
agnus Dei [Lat.] ,
censer ,
thurible ,
patera † ;
eileton † ,
Holy Grail ;
prayer machine ,
prayer wheel ;
Sangraal † ,
urceus † .
ritualism ,
ceremonialism ;
sabbatism † ,
sabbatarianism † ;
ritualist ,
sabbatarian † .
holyday ,
feast ,
fast .
[Christian holy days]
Sabbath ,
Pentecost ;
Advent ,
Christmas ,
Epiphany ;
Lent ;
Passion week ,
Holy week ;
Easter ,
Easter Sunday ,
Whitsuntide ;
agape ,
Ascension Day ,
Candlemas † ,
Ash Wednesday ,
Good Friday ,
Holy Thursday ;
Lammas ,
Martinmas ,
Michaelmas ;
All SAint's DAy ,
All Souls' Day .
[Moslem holy days]
Ramadan ,
Ramazan ;
Bairam
&c..
etc.
[Jewish holy days]
Passover ;
Shabuoth ;
Yom Kippur ,
Day of Atonement ;
Rosh Hashana ,
New Year ;
Hanukkah ,
Chanukkah ,
Feast of Lights ;
Purim ,
Feast of lots .
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Dutch: afbeelding, functie Polish: funkcja, odwzorowanie, transformacja, przekształcenie
2 function What something is used for:— The function of an auger is to bore holes.
synonyms: purpose , role , use .
Roget 644 :utility ;
usefulness
etc.
adj.;
efficacy ,
efficiency ,
adequacy ;
service ,
use ,
stead ,
avail ;
help
etc.
(aid)
707 applicability
etc.
adj.;
subservience
etc.
(instrumentality)
631 function
etc.
(business)
625 value ;
worth
etc.
(goodness)
648 money's worth ;
productiveness
etc.
168 cui bono [Lat.]
etc.
(intention)
620 utilization
etc.
(use)
677 step in the right direction .
common weal ;
commonwealth public good ,
public interest ;
utilitarianism
etc.
(philanthropy)
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Dutch: functie, rol Polish: funkcja, rola
3 function The actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group:— The function of a teacher.
synonyms: office , part , role .
Roget 926 :duty ,
what ought to be done ,
moral obligation ,
accountableness † ,
liability ,
onus ,
responsibility ;
bounden duty ,
imperative duty ;
call ,
call of duty ;
accountability .
allegiance ,
fealty ,
tie engagement
etc.
(promise)
768 part ;
function ,
calling
etc.
(business)
625 morality ,
morals ,
decalogue ;
case of conscience ;
conscientiousness
etc.
(probity)
939 conscience ,
inward monitor ,
still small voice within ,
sense of duty ,
tender conscience ,
superego ;
the hell within
[Paradise Lost].
dueness
etc.
924 propriety ,
fitness ,
seemliness ,
amenability ,
decorum ,
to prepon ;
the thing ,
the proper thing ;
the right thing to do ,
the proper thing to do .
[Science of morals]
ethics ,
ethology . ;
deontology † ,
aretology † ;
moral philosophy ,
ethical philosophy ;
casuistry ,
polity .
observance ,
fulfillment ,
discharge ,
performance ,
acquittal ,
satisfaction ,
redemption ;
good behavior .
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Roget 170 :agency ,
operation ,
force ,
working ,
strain ,
function ,
office ,
maintenance ,
exercise ,
work ,
swing ,
play ;
interworking † ,
interaction ;
procurement .
causation
etc.
153 instrumentality
etc.
631 influence
etc.
175 action
etc.
(voluntary)
680 modus operandi
etc.
627 quickening power ,
maintaining power ,
sustaining power ;
home stroke .
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Roget 625 :business ,
occupation ,
employment ;
pursuit
etc.
622
what one is doing ,
what one is about ;
affair ,
concern ,
matter ,
case .
matter in hand ,
irons in the fire ;
thing to do ,
agendum ,
task ,
work ,
job ,
chore [U.S.] ,
errand ,
commission ,
mission ,
charge ,
care ;
duty
etc.
926 part ,
role ,
cue ;
province ,
function ,
lookout ,
department ,
capacity ,
sphere ,
orb ,
field ,
line ;
walk ,
walk of life ;
beat ,
round ,
routine ;
race ,
career .
office ,
place ,
post ,
chargeship † ,
incumbency ,
living ;
situation ,
berth ,
employ ;
service
etc.
(servitude)
749 engagement ;
undertaking
etc.
676 vocation ,
calling ,
profession ,
cloth ,
faculty ;
industry ,
art ;
industrial arts ;
craft ,
mystery ,
handicraft ;
trade
etc.
(commerce)
794 exercise ;
work
etc.
(action)
680 avocation ;
press of business
etc.
(activity)
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Dutch: rol, ambt Polish: skóra
4 function A relation such that one thing is dependent on another.
Dutch: functie
5 function A formal or official social gathering or ceremony.
6 function 7 function verb
1 function Perform as expected when applied.
synonyms: go , operate , run , work .
Dutch: functioneren, werken
2 function Serve a purpose, role, or function:— The table functions as a desk.
synonym: serve .
Dutch: dienen, figureren, functioneren, fungeren
3 function Perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function.
synonym: officiate .
Moby thesaurus: IC analysis , act , act as , acting , action , activism , activities , activity , affair , affairs , aim , ambition , animus , appositive , aspiration , assignment , attribute , attributive , baccalaureate service , bag , banquet , be effective , be in action , behave , behavior , business , capacity , celebration , ceremonial , ceremony , character , chore , commencement , commerce , commission , complement , concern , concernment , construction modifier , convocation , counsel , cutting , deep structure , desideration , desideratum , design , desire , determination , dinner , direct object , do duty , doing , duty , effect , employ , employment , empty formality , end use , enterprise , event , exercise , exercises , faculty , filler , fixed purpose , form , form of worship , form-function unit , formal , formality , formula , formulary , functioning , gala , gathering , go , goal , graduation , graduation exercises , have effect , have free play , have play , holy rite , idea , immediate constituent analysis , immediate purpose , inaugural , inauguration , indirect object , initiation , institution , intendment , intent , intention , interest , job , labor , levels , liturgy , lookout , make , mark , matter , meaning , militate , mind , mission , mode of worship , modifier , motive , move , movements , mummery , mystery , nisus , object , objective , observance , occasion , occupation , office , officiate , operate , operation , operational purpose , operations , order of worship , ordinance , part , party , percolate , perform , perform as , performance , perk , phrase structure , place , plan , play , point , position , practice , praxis , predicate , prescribed form , proceed , project , proposal , prospectus , province , purpose , qualifier , raison d'etre , ranks , reception , religious ceremony , resolution , resolve , responsibility , rite , rite de passage , rite of passage , ritual , ritual observance , rituality , role , run , sacrament , sacramental , sake , serve , service , shallow structure , slot , slot and filler , solemnity , solemnization , strata , striving , structure , study , subject , surface structure , swing , syntactic analysis , syntactic structure , syntactics , syntax , tagmeme , take effect , target , task , thing , tick , ultimate purpose , underlying structure , undertaking , use , view , will , word arrangement , word order , work , work as , working , workings ... show more .
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