(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)

• function
• mathematical_function
• single-valued_function
• map
• mapping

what something is used for

• the function of an auger is to bore holes
• ballet is beautiful but what use is it?

• function
• purpose
• role
• use

the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group

• the function of a teacher
• the government must do its part
• play its role

• function
• office
• part
• role

a relation such that one thing is dependent on another

• height is a function of age
• price is a function of supply and demand

• function

a formal or official social gathering or ceremony

• it was a black-tie function

• function

a vaguely specified social event

• the party was quite an affair
• an occasion arranged to honor the president
• a seemingly endless round of social functions

• affair
• occasion
• social_occasion
• function
• social_function

a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program

• routine
• subroutine
• subprogram
• procedure
• function

perform as expected when applied

• 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

• function
• work
• operate
• go
• run

serve a purpose, role, or function

• 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

• serve
• function

perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function

• His wife officiated as his private secretary

• officiate
• function