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function

/ˈfʌŋkʃən/

functionnoun

functions

/ˈfʌŋkʃən/

Translations

fonction

The function of the heart is to pump blood throughout the body.

La fonction du cœur est de pomper le sang dans tout le corps.

Additional translations

réceptionEmploi courant en anglais britannique pour une cérémonie ou une réception sociale formelle.

Definitions

A specific activity or purpose of a person or thing.

The function of the heart is to pump blood throughout the body.

A large or formal social event or ceremony.

The annual charity function was attended by many celebrities.

A mathematical relation in which each element of a set is associated with an element of another set.

In the equation y = 2x + 3, y is a function of x.

The action for which a person or thing is particularly fitted or employed.

Her function in the company is to oversee the marketing department.

Computing: a named section of a program that performs a specific task and can be invoked by other parts of the program.

This function calculates the average of the input numbers.

Synonyms

functionverb

functioned

Past Simple

functioned

Past Participle

functioning

Gerund

/ˈfʌŋkʃən/

Translations

fonctionner

The new software is designed to function seamlessly with the existing system.

Le nouveau logiciel est conçu pour fonctionner parfaitement avec le système existant.

Additional translations

servir de

Definitions

To work or operate in a proper or particular way.

The new software is designed to function seamlessly with the existing system.

To serve a specific purpose or role.

The old barn now functions as a community center.

Synonyms

functionadjective

/ˈfʌŋk.ʃən/

Used attributively before another noun (e.g., function room, function key)

Translations

Additional translations

de réceptionS’emploie surtout dans des composés comme function room.

Definitions

Used before another noun to describe a space, item, or feature intended for or relating to a formal event or specific purpose.

They booked a function room for the wedding reception.

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