Dictionary Entry
function
Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/ˈfʌŋ(k)ʃən/Word FrequencyCommon (6.1)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)What something does or is used for.
In a Sentence
“Writers often choose function when discussing complex ideas.”
Published Usage Examples
“Thus, in Church's proposal, the words ˜recursive function of positive integers™ can be replaced by the words ˜function of positive integers computable by Turing machine™.”
“The last function A, called the _altitude function_, will be explained when high angle fire is considered.”
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Poetry examples for “function”
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