DICTOMETER

FUNGERE (Norwegian for "function")

(function, officiate, funcionar, oficiar)

1. Synonyms:
   • Function
   • Mathematical function
   • Single-valued function
   • Map
   • Mapping
   Definitions:
   • (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)
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Function
   • Purpose
   • Role
   • Use
   Definitions:
   • what something is used for
   Examples:
   • The function of an auger is to bore holes
   • Ballet is beautiful but what use is it?
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • Function
   • Office
   • Part
   • Role
   Definitions:
   • the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
   Examples:
   • The function of a teacher
   • The government must do its part
   • Play its role
   
   
4. Synonyms:
   • Function
   Definitions:
   • a relation such that one thing is dependent on another
   Examples:
   • Height is a function of age
   • Price is a function of supply and demand
   
   
5. Synonyms:
   • Function
   Definitions:
   • a formal or official social gathering or ceremony
   Examples:
   • It was a black-tie function
   
   
6. Synonyms:
   • Affair
   • Occasion
   • Social occasion
   • Function
   • Social function
   Definitions:
   • a vaguely specified social event
   Examples:
   • The party was quite an affair
   • An occasion arranged to honor the president
   • A seemingly endless round of social functions
   
   
7. Synonyms:
   • Routine
   • Subroutine
   • Subprogram
   • Procedure
   • Function
   Definitions:
   • a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program
   
   

1. Synonyms:
   • Function
   • Work
   • Operate
   • Go
   • Run
   Definitions:
   • perform as expected when applied
   Examples:
   • 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
   Antonyms:
   malfunction, misfunction
   
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Serve
   • Function
   Definitions:
   • serve a purpose, role, or function
   Examples:
   • 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
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • Officiate
   • Function
   Definitions:
   • perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function
   Examples:
   • His wife officiated as his private secretary