| 释义 |
Noun: function fúngkshun- (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)
- mathematical function, single-valued function, map, mapping - What something is used for
"the function of an auger is to bore holes"
- purpose, role, use - The actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
"the function of a teacher"
- office, part, role - A relation such that one thing is dependent on another
"height is a function of age"; "price is a function of supply and demand" - A formal or official social gathering or ceremony
"it was a black-tie function" - A vaguely specified social event
"a seemingly endless round of social functions"
- affair, occasion, social occasion, social function - A set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program
- routine, subroutine, subprogram, procedure
Verb: function fúngkshun- Perform as expected when applied
- work, operate, go, run - Serve a purpose, role, or function
"The table functions as a desk"
- serve - Perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function
- officiate
Derived forms: functions, functioning, functioned See also: functional, functionary, functioning, nonfunctional Type of: answer, computer software, do, duty, mathematical relation, package, relation, serve, social affair, social event, social gathering, software, software package, software program, software system, suffice, usefulness, utility Antonym: malfunction Part of: computer program, computer programme [Brit], program, programme [Brit, Cdn] Encyclopedia: Function |