function

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a vaguely specified social event
(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)
what something is used for
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
a relation such that one thing is dependent on another
a formal or official social gathering or ceremony
a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program
perform as expected when applied
serve a purpose, role, or function
perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function
The act of executing or performing any duty, office, or calling
The appropriate action of any special organ or part of an animal or vegetable organism
The natural or assigned action of any power or faculty, as of the soul, or of the intellect
The course of action which peculiarly pertains to any public officer in church or state
A quantity so connected with another quantity, that if any alteration be made in the latter there will be a consequent alteration in the former. Each quantity is said to be a function of the other. Thus, the circumference of a circle is a function of the diameter. If x be a symbol to which different numerical values can be assigned, such expressions as x2, 3x, Log. x, and Sin. x, are all functions of x

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