Synonyms:
function, mathematical_function, single-valued_function, map, mapping
Meaning: (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:
function, purpose, role, use
Meaning: what something is used for; "the function of an auger is to bore holes"; "ballet is beautiful but what use is it?"
Synonyms:
function, office, part, role
Meaning: the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group; "the function of a teacher"; "the government must do its part"; "play its role"
verb
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
function, work, operate, go, run
Meaning: perform as expected when applied; "The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in"; "Does this old car still run well?"; "This old radio doesn't work anymore"
Synonyms:
serve, function
Meaning: serve a purpose, role, or function; "The tree stump serves as a table"; "The female students served as a control group"; "This table would serve very well"; "His freedom served him well"; "The table functions as a desk"
Synonyms:
officiate, function
Meaning: perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function; "His wife officiated as his private secretary"
Usage examples
It was a function intended not for the injury of any.
"And when will you commence the exercise of your function?"
Three-quarters at least of the entire function will be occupied by that.
Incidentally, Jockobinski was very affable and the function went off well.
He turned his head about impatiently, calling upon his bandaged eyes to perform their function.
They can satisfy their function without offending the ethical and aesthetic tendencies of the ego.
Consequently, the angel perceives by the assumed body; and this is the most special function of life.
We have learned to know the origin, nature and function of the dream from the study of children's dreams.
Eleven other bishops met at the consecration of the new bishop, and that function was most honourably performed.
Drowsily he apprehended the beginning of the end. His senses, growing numb with cold, presently must cease to function altogether.