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Function — Func tion (f[u^][ng]k sh[u^]n), Functionate Func tion*ate, v. i. To execute or perform a function; to transact one s regular or appointed business. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
function — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. faculty, office, duty, role, province; observance. See agency, business, rite. v. i. operate, serve. See action, use. II (Roget s IV) n. 1. [Use] Syn. employment, capacity, office, duty, faculty, role … English dictionary for students
function — ▪ I. function func‧tion 1 [ˈfʌŋkʆn] noun 1. [countable] the purpose for which something is made or used, or the job that someone does; =role: • The main function of a cash machine is to provide people with cash when the bank is shut. • He was… … Financial and business terms
perform — per|form [ pər fɔrm ] verb *** 1. ) intransitive or transitive to do something in front of an audience in order to entertain them, for example by acting in a play or singing: The opera was first performed in 1992. Akram went on to perform on… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
perform */*/*/ — UK [pə(r)ˈfɔː(r)m] / US [pərˈfɔrm] verb Word forms perform : present tense I/you/we/they perform he/she/it performs present participle performing past tense performed past participle performed 1) a) [transitive] to complete an action or activity … English dictionary
perform — per|form W2S3 [pəˈfo:m US pərˈfo:rm] v [Date: 1300 1400; : Anglo French; Origin: performer, from Old French perfournir, from fournir to complete ] 1.) [I and T] to do something to entertain people, for example by acting a play or playing a piece… … Dictionary of contemporary English
function — 1 / fVN kSFn/ noun 1 (C) the purpose that something is made for, or the job that someone does: The function of a cash machine is to provide people with cash when the bank is shut. | perform a function: In your new job you will be expected to… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
function — I. noun Etymology: Latin function , functio performance, from fungi to perform; probably akin to Sanskrit bhuṅkte he enjoys Date: 1533 1. professional or official position ; occupation 2. the action for which a person or thing is specially fitted … New Collegiate Dictionary
function — n. characteristic action 1) to fulfill, perform a function 2) a grammatical function 3) the bodily functions mathematical correspondence 4) an exponential; inverse; linear; trigonometric function social event 5) to attend a function 6) an annual; … Combinatory dictionary
function — func|tion1 [ fʌŋkʃən ] noun *** 1. ) count or uncount the job that something is designed to do: The function of advertising is to create a unique image for your company. perform a function: All the backup systems performed their function… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
