Engelsk navneord: function | |||
1. | function (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) | ||
Termer med samme betydning (synonymer) | map, mapping, mathematical function, single-valued function | ||
Mindre specifikke termer | mathematical relation | ||
Mere specifikke termer | circular function, expansion, exponential, exponential function, inverse function, isometry, Kronecker delta, metric, metric function, multinomial, operator, polynomial, threshold function, transformation, trigonometric function | ||
Overordnet emneområde | math, mathematics, maths | ||
2. | function (om egenskab) what something is used for | ||
Eksempler med tilsvarende betydning | The function of an auger is to bore holes. Ballet is beautiful but what use is it?. | ||
Termer med samme betydning (synonymer) | purpose, role, use | ||
Mindre specifikke termer | usefulness, utility | ||
Mere specifikke termer | raison d'etre | ||
Kendetegner | functional, nonfunctional | ||
3. | function (om handling) the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group | ||
Eksempler med tilsvarende betydning | The function of a teacher. The government must do its part. Play its role. | ||
Termer med samme betydning (synonymer) | office, part, role | ||
Mindre specifikke termer | duty | ||
Mere specifikke termer | capacity, hat, lieu, place, portfolio, position, second fiddle, stead | ||
4. | function a relation such that one thing is dependent on another | ||
Eksempler med tilsvarende betydning | Height is a function of age. Price is a function of supply and demand. | ||
Mindre specifikke termer | relation | ||
5. | function (om gruppe) a formal or official social gathering or ceremony | ||
Eksempler med tilsvarende betydning | It was a black-tie function. | ||
Mindre specifikke termer | social affair, social gathering | ||
6. | function (om begivenhed) a vaguely specified social event | ||
Eksempler med tilsvarende betydning | The party was quite an affair. An occasion arranged to honor the president. A seemingly endless round of social functions. | ||
Termer med samme betydning (synonymer) | affair, occasion, social function, social occasion | ||
Mindre specifikke termer | social event | ||
Mere specifikke termer | celebration, ceremonial, ceremonial occasion, ceremony, fundraiser, jubilation, observance, party, photo op, photo opportunity, sleepover | ||
7. | function (om kommunikation) a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program | ||
Termer med samme betydning (synonymer) | procedure, routine, subprogram, subroutine | ||
Mindre specifikke termer | computer software, package, software, software package, software program, software system | ||
Mere specifikke termer | cataloged procedure, contingency procedure, executive routine, library routine, random number generator, recursive routine, reusable routine, service routine, supervisory routine, tracing routine, utility routine | ||
Omfatter disse overordnede termer | computer program, computer programme, program, programme | ||
Engelsk udsagnsord: function | |||
1. | function (om relation) perform as expected when applied | ||
Eksempler med tilsvarende betydning | The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in. Does this old car still run well?. This old radio doesn't work anymore. | ||
Eksempler på anvendelse | These cars won't function | ||
Termer med samme betydning (synonymer) | go, operate, run, work | ||
Anvendelsesmønster | Something ----s | ||
Mere specifikke termer | cut, double, roll, run, serve, service | ||
Udsagnsord med lignende betydning | run, work | ||
Termer med modsat betydning (antonymer) | malfunction, misfunction | ||
2. | function (om tilstand) serve a purpose, role, or function | ||
Eksempler med tilsvarende betydning | The tree stump serves as a table. The female students served as a control group. This table would serve very well. His freedom served him well. The table functions as a desk. | ||
Termer med samme betydning (synonymer) | serve | ||
Anvendelsesmønster | Something ----s. Somebody ----s. Somebody ----s somebody. Something ----s something | ||
Mindre specifikke termer | answer, do, serve, suffice | ||
Mere specifikke termer | act as, prelude | ||
Udsagnsord med lignende betydning | serve, service | ||
3. | function (om konkurrence) perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function | ||
Eksempler med tilsvarende betydning | His wife officiated as his private secretary. | ||
Termer med samme betydning (synonymer) | officiate | ||
Anvendelsesmønster | Somebody ----s. Somebody ----s PP | ||
Mindre specifikke termer | serve | ||