Function

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NOUN

mathematical function, single-valued function, map, mapping

(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)

purpose, role, use

what something is used for

office, part, role

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

a relation such that one thing is dependent on another

a formal or official social gathering or ceremony

affair, occasion, social occasion, social function

a vaguely specified social event

routine, subroutine, subprogram, procedure

a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program

VERB

work, operate, go, run

perform as expected when applied

serve

serve a purpose, role, or function

officiate

perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function

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