Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
function
noun
/ˈfʌŋkʃən/
Definition
A function is a specific activity or purpose that something is designed to perform.
Examples
- The main function of the heart is to pump blood throughout the body.
- In mathematics, a function relates an input to an output.
- The weather app on your phone has several useful functions.
Meaning
In a broader context, function refers to the role or duty that something has.
Synonyms
- role
- purpose
- activity
- operation
