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Detailed Synonyms for functions in English

functions:

functions [the ~] noun

  1. the functions
    the functions

Related Words for "functions":


function:

function [the ~] noun

  1. the function
    the function; the position; the job
    the post
    – a job in an organization 1
    • post [the ~] noun
      • he occupied a post in the treasury1
  2. the function
    the position; the function; the job; the installment; the instalment
    the post
    – a job in an organization 1
    • post [the ~] noun
      • he occupied a post in the treasury1
  3. the function
    the quality; the function
  4. the function
    the functionality; the function; the activity
  5. the function
    – the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group 1
    the part; the office; the role; the function
    – the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group 1
    • part [the ~] noun
      • the government must do its part1
    • office [the ~] noun
    • role [the ~] noun
      • play its role1
    • function [the ~] noun
      • the function of a teacher1
  6. the function
    – what something is used for 1
    the purpose; the use; the role; the function
    – what something is used for 1
    • purpose [the ~] noun
    • use [the ~] noun
      • ballet is beautiful but what use is it?1
    • role [the ~] noun
    • function [the ~] noun
      • the function of an auger is to bore holes1
  7. the function
    – a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program 1
    the function; the procedure; the routine; the subprogram; the subroutine
    – a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program 1
  8. the function
    – a vaguely specified social event 1
    the occasion; the function; the affair; the social occasion; the social function
    – a vaguely specified social event 1
  9. the function
    – a formal or official social gathering or ceremony 1
    the function
    – a formal or official social gathering or ceremony 1
    • function [the ~] noun
      • it was a black-tie function1
  10. the function
    – a relation such that one thing is dependent on another 1
    the function
    – a relation such that one thing is dependent on another 1
    • function [the ~] noun
      • height is a function of age1
      • price is a function of supply and demand1
  11. the 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) 1
    the map; the function; the mapping; the single-valued function; the mathematical 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) 1
  12. the function
    – A piece of code that operates as a single logical unit. A function is called by name, accepts optional input parameters, and returns a status and optional output parameters. Many programming languages support functions. 2
    the function
    – A piece of code that operates as a single logical unit. A function is called by name, accepts optional input parameters, and returns a status and optional output parameters. Many programming languages support functions. 2
  13. the function
    – A component which can be included in a synchronization rule or a workflow definition to process data values. 2
    the function
    – A component which can be included in a synchronization rule or a workflow definition to process data values. 2

to function verb (functions, functioned, funtioning)

  1. to function
    to function
    • function verb (functions, functioned, funtioning)
  2. to function
    to work; to operate in; to char; to be active; to function
    • work verb (works, worked, working)
    • operate in verb (operates in, operated in, operating in)
    • char verb (chars, chared, charing)
    • be active verb (is active, being active)
    • function verb (functions, functioned, funtioning)
  3. to function
    – perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function 1
    to function; officiate
    – perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function 1
    • function verb (functions, functioned, funtioning)
    • officiate verb
      • His wife officiated as his private secretary1
  4. to function
    – perform as expected when applied 1
    to run; to go; to operate; to work; to function
    – perform as expected when applied 1
    • run verb (runs, ran, running)
      • Does this old car still run well?1
    • go verb (goes, went, going)
      • The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in1
    • operate verb (operates, operated, operating)
    • work verb (works, worked, working)
      • This old radio doesn't work anymore1
    • function verb (functions, functioned, funtioning)
  5. to function
    – serve a purpose, role, or function 1
    to serve; to function
    – serve a purpose, role, or function 1
    • serve verb (serves, served, serving)
      • The tree stump serves as a table1
      • The female students served as a control group1
      • This table would serve very well1
      • His freedom served him well1
    • function verb (functions, functioned, funtioning)
      • The table functions as a desk1

Conjugations for function:

present
  1. function
  2. function
  3. functions
  4. function
  5. function
  6. function
simple past
  1. functioned
  2. functioned
  3. functioned
  4. functioned
  5. functioned
  6. functioned
present perfect
  1. have functioned
  2. have functioned
  3. has functioned
  4. have functioned
  5. have functioned
  6. have functioned
past continuous
  1. was funtioning
  2. were funtioning
  3. was funtioning
  4. were funtioning
  5. were funtioning
  6. were funtioning
future
  1. shall function
  2. will function
  3. will function
  4. shall function
  5. will function
  6. will function
continuous present
  1. am funtioning
  2. are funtioning
  3. is funtioning
  4. are funtioning
  5. are funtioning
  6. are funtioning
subjunctive
  1. be functioned
  2. be functioned
  3. be functioned
  4. be functioned
  5. be functioned
  6. be functioned
diverse
  1. function!
  2. let's function!
  3. functioned
  4. funtioning
1. I, 2. you, 3. he/she/it, 4. we, 5. you, 6. they

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Antonyms for "function":


Related Definitions for "function":

  1. the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group1
    • the function of a teacher1
  2. what something is used for1
    • the function of an auger is to bore holes1
  3. a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program1
  4. a vaguely specified social event1
  5. a formal or official social gathering or ceremony1
    • it was a black-tie function1
  6. a relation such that one thing is dependent on another1
    • height is a function of age1
    • price is a function of supply and demand1
  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)1
  8. perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function1
  9. perform as expected when applied1
  10. serve a purpose, role, or function1
    • The table functions as a desk1
  11. A piece of code that operates as a single logical unit. A function is called by name, accepts optional input parameters, and returns a status and optional output parameters. Many programming languages support functions.2
  12. A component which can be included in a synchronization rule or a workflow definition to process data values.2

Related Synonyms for functions