function
Prononciation : [/ˈfʌŋ(k)ʃən/]
Contexte : « mathematics »
(noun) a relationship or expression involving one or more variables that produces a single result. It's like a math formula that takes some numbers and gives you an answer.
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The function f(x) = 2x + 3 can be used to calculate the value of y for any given x.
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The equation does not represent a function because it has multiple outputs for the same input.
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What is the value of the function when x = 5?
Contexte : « computing »
(noun) a self-contained piece of code or program that performs a specific task. It's like a small tool in a big software that does a particular job.
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This function in the software is responsible for sorting the data in alphabetical order.
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The function is not working properly, so the program keeps crashing.
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Can you create a new function to calculate the average of these numbers?
Contexte : « biology »
(noun) the natural purpose or role of a body part, process, or cell in an organism. It's like the specific job that each part of a living thing has to keep it healthy.
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The main function of the heart is to pump blood throughout the body.
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If the liver fails to perform its function, it can lead to serious health problems.
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What is the function of the lungs in our body?