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functions

/ˈfʌŋkʃənz/

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noun

What something does or is used for.

Examples :

"The key functions of a refrigerator are to keep food cold and prevent spoilage. "

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A professional or official position.

Examples :

"In the company, Sarah performs several important functions, including managing finances and overseeing marketing campaigns. "

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An official or social occasion.

Examples :

"Attending school functions like the graduation ceremony is important for showing support. "

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

Examples :

"The high number of absences is one of the functions of the school's ineffective attendance policy. "

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

Examples :

"The functions of a school, like teaching and providing a safe environment, are directly related to its students' success. "

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

Examples :

"In school, each student ID maps to only one student; these mappings are called functions by mathematicians. "

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

Examples :

"In math class, we learned about different functions that take a number as input and give a different number as output. "

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The physiological activity of an organ or body part.

Examples :

"The liver's functions are crucial for filtering toxins from the blood. "

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The characteristic behavior of a chemical compound.

Examples :

"The functions of baking soda include neutralizing acids and acting as a leavening agent in cooking. "

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

Examples :

"In many families, shared meals fulfill several important functions, including strengthening bonds and teaching children social skills. "

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verb

To have a function.

Examples :

"My old computer still functions, but it's very slow. "

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To carry out a function; to be in action.

Examples :

"Even after being dropped, the old phone still functions perfectly. "

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