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function - (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) |
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map,
mapping |
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mathematical relation a relation between mathematical expressions (such as equality or inequality)
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math,
mathematics,
maths a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement
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multinomial,
polynomial a mathematical function that is the sum of a number of terms
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expansion the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
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inverse function a function obtained by expressing the dependent variable of one function as the independent variable of another; f and g are inverse functions if f(x)=y and g(y)=x
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kronecker delta a function of two variables i and j that equals 1 when i=j and equals 0 otherwise
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metric,
metric function a function of a topological space that gives, for any two points in the space, a value equal to the distance between them
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transformation the act of changing in form or shape or appearance; "a photograph is a translation of a scene onto a two-dimensional surface"
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isometry equality of measure (e.g., equality of height above sea level or equality of loudness etc.)
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operator an agent that operates some apparatus or machine; "the operator of the switchboard"
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circular function,
trigonometric function function of an angle expressed as a ratio of the length of the sides of right-angled triangle containing the angle
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threshold function a function that takes the value 1 if a specified function of the arguments exceeds a given threshold and 0 otherwise
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exponential,
exponential function a function in which an independent variable appears as an exponent
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function - the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group; "the function of a teacher"; "the government must do its part"; "play its role" |
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office,
part,
role |
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duty work that you are obliged to perform for moral or legal reasons; "the duties of the job"
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capacity a specified function; "he was employed in the capacity of director"; "he should be retained in his present capacity at a higher salary"
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hat an informal term for a person's role; "he took off his politician's hat and talked frankly"
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portfolio the role of the head of a government department; "he holds the portfolio for foreign affairs"
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lieu,
place,
position,
stead an abstract mental location; "he has a special place in my thoughts"; "a place in my heart"; "a political system with no place for the less prominent groups"
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second fiddle a secondary role or function; "he hated to play second fiddle to anyone"
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function - what something is used for; "the function of an auger is to bore holes"; "ballet is beautiful but what use is it?" |
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purpose,
role,
use |
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usefulness,
utility the service (electric power or water or transportation) provided by a public utility; "the cost of utilities never decreases"; "all the utilities were lost after the hurricane"
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raison d'etre the purpose that justifies a thing's existence
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function - a formal or official social gathering or ceremony; "it was a black-tie function" |
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social affair,
social gathering a gathering for the purpose of promoting fellowship
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function - a relation such that one thing is dependent on another; "height is a function of age"; "price is a function of supply and demand" |
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relation an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
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function - perform as expected when applied; "The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in"; "Does this old car still run well?"; "This old radio doesn't work anymore" |
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work,
operate,
run |
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malfunction,
misfunction fail to function or function improperly; "the coffee maker malfunctioned"
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run become undone; "the sweater unraveled"
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double increase twofold; "The population doubled within 50 years"
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roll execute a roll, in tumbling; "The gymnasts rolled and jumped"
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run become undone; "the sweater unraveled"
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cut grow through the gums; "The new tooth is cutting"
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work arrive at a certain condition through repeated motion; "The stitches of the hem worked loose after she wore the skirt many times"
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serve,
service put the ball into play; "It was Agassi's turn to serve"
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