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functions definition
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Troponyms (hyponyms) of verb function 2 of 3 senses of function Sense 1 function, work operate, go run => double => roll => run => cut => service, serve Sense 2 serve, function => prelude => act as Troponyms (hyponyms) of verb function 2 of 3 senses of function Sense 1 function, work operate, go run => double => roll => run => cut => service, serve Sense 2 serve, function => prelude => act as Entailment of verb function Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Frequency) of verb function 3 senses of function Sense 1 function, work operate, go run Sense 2 serve, function => suffice, do answer, serve Sense 3 officiate, function => serve Familiarity of verb function function used as a verb is uncommon (polysemy count = 3) Synonyms (Grouped by Similarity of Meaning) of verb function Sense 1 function, work operate, go run -------------- Sense 2 serve, function => suffice, do answer, serve -------------- Sense 3 officiate, function => serve -------------- Grep of noun function bodily function characterisic function circular function control function derived function disfunction dysfunction erectile dysfunction exponential function function function call function word functional calculus functional disorder functional magnetic resonance imaging functionalism functionalist functionality functionary functioning inverse function line function localisation of function localization of function male erecticle dysfunction malfunction mathematical function minimal brain dysfunction sentential function threshold function trigonometric function Overview of noun function The noun function has 6 senses (first 3 from tagged texts) 1. (43) function, mathematical function -- (a mathematical relation such that each element of one set is associated with at least one element of another set) 2. (24) function, purpose, role, use -- (what something is used for "the function of an auger is to bore holes"; "ballet is beautiful but what use is it?") 3. (7) function, office, part role -- (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") 4. function -- (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. function -- (a formal or official social gathering or ceremony; "it was a black-tie function") 6. routine, subroutine, subprogram, procedure, function -- (a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program) Overview of verb function The verb function has 3 senses (first 3 from tagged texts) 1. (9) function, work operate, go run -- (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") 2. (3) serve, function -- (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. (1) officiate, function -- (perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function; "His wife officiated as his private secretary") Overview of noun function The noun function has 6 senses (first 3 from tagged texts) 1. (43) function, mathematical function -- (a mathematical relation such that each element of one set is associated with at least one element of another set) 2. (24) function, purpose, role, use -- (what something is used for "the function of an auger is to bore holes"; "ballet is beautiful but what use is it?") 3. (7) function, office, part role -- (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") 4. function -- (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. function -- (a formal or official social gathering or ceremony; "it was a black-tie function") 6. routine, subroutine, subprogram, procedure, function -- (a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program) Overview of verb function The verb function has 3 senses (first 3 from tagged texts) 1. (9) function, work operate, go run -- (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") 2. (3) serve, function -- (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. (1) officiate, function -- (perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function; "His wife officiated as his private secretary")
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