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Wednesday, September 2, 2009

1.28 Function

Word Pronunciation Definition Related Forms
function /ˈfʌŋk.ʃən Noun
  1. (countable & uncountable) Something or someone's function is its purpose or its job.
  2. (countable) A function is an organised event.
  3. (countable) If X is a function of Y, then X exists because of or is affected by Y.
Verb
  1. (intransitive) If something is functioning, it is working and is not completely broken.
  2. (intransitive) If something functions as X, it does the job of X.
functional
functionally
functioning
functionality
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  1. Miyuki JSeptember 2, 2009 at 11:42 AM

    Our expectation was that the results would vary as a function of parenting style and of adolescent gender, and parental education others play a crucial role in its development.

    Japanese kimou suru

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  2. SamSeptember 2, 2009 at 1:46 PM

    This article is about functions in mathematics.
    Italian: Funzione

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  3. jongSeptember 2, 2009 at 4:34 PM

    It performs arithmetic functions perfectly well, but the memory function does not operate.

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  4. SofiyaSeptember 2, 2009 at 5:17 PM

    It’s not clear why fatty foods would cause a short-term decline in cognitive function.

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  5. Lupita Me.September 2, 2009 at 9:22 PM

    According to these theories, others function as a social mirror to determine the opinions of significant others about themselves.
    Spanish:Funcion

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  6. Carlos GarciaSeptember 2, 2009 at 9:47 PM

    Spanish: Funcion

    Our International Business Centers function as gateways to the world market for Brazilian companies

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  7. Daoqin ZhaoSeptember 2, 2009 at 11:54 PM

    function
    ['fʌŋkʃən]
    n. 功能,函数,重大聚会
    vi. 运行,起作用
    the function of an adjective is to describe or add to the meaning of a noun.

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  8. ChoiSeptember 7, 2009 at 1:30 AM

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

    Korean : 기능, 작용

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  9. Andy WongSeptember 9, 2009 at 4:36 AM

    What is his function on the committee?

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