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• n  (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)
• n  what something is used for
  the function of an auger is to bore holes
• n  the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
  the function of a teacher
• n  a relation such that one thing is dependent on another
  height is a function of age
  price is a function of supply and demand
• n  a formal or official social gathering or ceremony
  it was a black-tie function
• n  a vaguely specified social event
  a seemingly endless round of social functions
• n  a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program
• v  perform as expected when applied
• v  serve a purpose, role, or function
  The table functions as a desk
• v  perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function

• The device packs quite a punch, but some functions could use improvement.
• Not only can the brain learn new tricks, but it can also change its structure and function--even in old age.
• The brain, we're finding, is indeed a bordered organ, subdivided into zones and functions.

• mathematical function
• single-valued function
• map
• mapping
• purpose
• role
• use
• office
• part
• affair
• occasion
• social occasion
• social function
• routine
• subroutine
• subprogram
• procedure
• work
• operate
• go
• run
• serve
• officiate

• malfunction

News & Articles

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• Nifty-Nifty’s New Product Launch - Nifty.Nifty.com Announces New Product: On-The-Go Multi Function Cross Body Cell ...
  Nifty-Nifty.com is excited to announce the nationwide launch of their newest product, the all new On-The-Go Multi Function Cross Body Cell Phone Purse which is small in size yet giant in function. (PRWeb June 22, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Cross-Body-Cell-Phone/Cell-Phone-Purse/prweb10843042.htm
  June 22, 2013 - PRWeb
• Powerful new technique to reveal protein function
  A new technique allows scientists to study the function of individual proteins in individual cell types in a living organism, providing deeper insights into protein function by isolating its function. Until now there was no tool for this.
  June 20, 2013 - Science Daily
• Europe Endocrine Function Testing Market Studied by VPG in Cutting-Edge Report Now Available at MarketPublishers.com
  The European endocrine function testing market is expected to undergo considerable transformation over the upcoming five years. The market changes are likely to be provoked by new
  June 17, 2013 - Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance

Quotes

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• President Bush in Voice of America
  The bill that is before the House of Representatives tomorrow, is a bill that has got the best chance of providing liquidity credit, providing credit, providing money, so small businesses and medium-sized businesses can function,said...
• Gordon Brown in Bloomberg
  The UK's steps to partially nationalize its banking industry provide "the necessary building blocks to allow banks to return to their basic function of providing cash and investment for families and businesses," Chancellor of the Exchequer...
• Barney Frank in Christian Science Monitor
  Paulson's rejection of the status quo and his argument "that new regulation done properly enhances the function of the market rather than detracts from it," says Frank, have narrowed differences with Democrats.