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function

Pronunciation: [/ˈfʌŋ(k)ʃən/]

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function: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use function in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “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.

Example

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?

Context: “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.

Example

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?

Context: “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.

Example

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.

Example

What is the function of the lungs in our body?

How to pronounce function

Pronunciation: [/ˈfʌŋ(k)ʃən/]

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