(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)

[ Syn: mathematical function , single-valued function , map , mapping ]

what something is used for; the function of an auger is to bore holes; ballet is beautiful but what use is it?

[ Syn: purpose , role , use ]

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

[ Syn: 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; the party was quite an affair; an occasion arranged to honor the president; a seemingly endless round of social functions

[ Syn: affair , occasion , social occasion , social function ]

a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program

[ Syn: routine , subroutine , subprogram , procedure ]

perform as expected when applied; The washing machine wont go unless its plugged in; Does this old car still run well?; This old radio doesnt work anymore

[ Syn: work , operate , go , run ]

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

[ Syn: serve ]

perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function; His wife officiated as his private secretary

[ Syn: officiate ]