function

/'fʌɳkʃn/

Thân thiện

The programmer writes a function to calculate the total price.

Definition

1. Noun:

   • A specific purpose or role of something: The natural action or intended purpose of a person, object, or system.
   • A formal or official social event or ceremony: A large or important gathering, often for a specific purpose.
   • (Mathematics) A relation between sets: A rule that assigns each element from one set (the domain) to exactly one element in another set (the range).
   • A sequence of operations in computing: A self-contained block of code that performs a specific task within a larger program.

2. Verb:

   • To work or operate in a proper or particular way: To perform the action or purpose for which a person or thing is designed.
   • To serve a particular purpose or role: To act as or fulfill the duties of something.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:

  • The primary function of the heart is to pump blood.
  • We attended a charity function at the city hall.
  • In the equation y = 2x + 1, y is a function of x.
  • The software developer wrote a new function to sort the data.

• Verb:

  • The elevator is not functioning properly.
  • This old sofa can function as a spare bed.

Advanced Usage

• "To function as": To serve or be used as something.

  • In her absence, her assistant will function as the department head.

• "Social function": A formal gathering of people for a social purpose.

  • The ambassador's reception is an important social function.

Variants and Related Words

• Functional (adj): Designed to be practical and useful; in working order.
  • The design is simple and functional.
• Functionary (n): A person who has to perform official functions or duties; an official.
  • A minor government functionary handled the paperwork.

Synonyms

• Noun: Purpose, role, duty, operation, gathering, event.
• Verb: Work, operate, run, serve, act.

Related Phrasal Verbs

• Function under: To operate or work while experiencing specific conditions.
  • The team had to function under immense pressure.

Related Idioms

• To be in working/functioning order: To be operational and able to perform its intended task.
  • After the repairs, the machine is finally in functioning order.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program
2. a vaguely specified social event
   • the party was quite an affair
   • an occasion arranged to honor the president
   • a seemingly endless round of social functions
3. a formal or official social gathering or ceremony
   • it was a black-tie function
4. a relation such that one thing is dependent on another
   • height is a function of age
   • price is a function of supply and demand
5. 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
6. what something is used for
   • the function of an auger is to bore holes
   • ballet is beautiful but what use is it?
7. (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)

Verb

1. perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function
   • His wife officiated as his private secretary
2. 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
3. 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

Từ đồng nghĩa

• routine
• subroutine
• subprogram
• procedure
• affair
• occasion
• social occasion
• social function
• office
• part
• role
• purpose
• use
• mathematical function
• single-valued function
• map
• mapping
• officiate
• serve
• work
• operate
• go
• run