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Results for: "function"

Translating from English to Esperanto

Translations:

function — function, subroutine (computing)
→ funkcio
→ ofico
function — mathematical function
→ funkcio
function — function of an organ (biology)
→ funkcio
→ funkciado

Additional Definitions (WordNet):


NOUN (7)

1. (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: function, mathematical function, single-valued function, map, mapping]

2. what something is used for;
- Example: "the function of an auger is to bore holes"
- Example: "ballet is beautiful but what use is it?"
[syn: function, purpose, role, use]

3. the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group;
- Example: "the function of a teacher"
- Example: "the government must do its part"
- Example: "play its role"
[syn: function, office, part, role]

4. a relation such that one thing is dependent on another;
- Example: "height is a function of age"
- Example: "price is a function of supply and demand"

5. a formal or official social gathering or ceremony;
- Example: "it was a black-tie function"

6. a vaguely specified social event;
- Example: "the party was quite an affair"
- Example: "an occasion arranged to honor the president"
- Example: "a seemingly endless round of social functions"
[syn: affair, occasion, social occasion, function, social function]

7. a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program;
[syn: routine, subroutine, subprogram, procedure, function]


VERB (3)

1. perform as expected when applied;
- Example: "The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in"
- Example: "Does this old car still run well?"
- Example: "This old radio doesn't work anymore"
[syn: function, work, operate, go, run]

2. serve a purpose, role, or function;
- Example: "The tree stump serves as a table"
- Example: "The female students served as a control group"
- Example: "This table would serve very well"
- Example: "His freedom served him well"
- Example: "The table functions as a desk"
[syn: serve, function]

3. perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function;
- Example: "His wife officiated as his private secretary"
[syn: officiate, function]