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1. (noun) function, mathematical function, single-valued function, map, mapping
(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)
Synonyms: routine, map, single-valued function, social function, use, chromosome mapping, procedure, mathematical function, subroutine, role, affair, part, subprogram, occasion, office, function, purpose, social occasion, mapping
Antonyms: malfunction, misfunction

2. (noun) function, purpose, role, use
what something is used for
Synonyms: utilisation, habit, usage, routine, role, social occasion, manipulation, theatrical role, use of goods and services, procedure, function, occasion, character, subroutine, part, determination, aim, usance, purpose, enjoyment, subprogram, employment, mapping, use, consumption, single-valued function, persona, intention, economic consumption, intent, social function, exercise, affair, office, mathematical function, map, utilization, design
Antonyms: malfunction, misfunction

3. (noun) function, office, part, role
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
Synonyms: billet, berth, constituent, place, spot, social occasion, bureau, role, portion, procedure, office staff, function, section, share, post, piece, component, character, subroutine, division, part, authority, purpose, position, subprogram, power, government agency, theatrical role, agency, mapping, contribution, business office, use, region, single-valued function, persona, routine, social function, parting, percentage, affair, situation, office, component part, mathematical function, occasion, map, federal agency, voice
Antonyms: misfunction, malfunction

4. (noun) function
a relation such that one thing is dependent on another
Synonyms: routine, map, single-valued function, social function, use, procedure, mathematical function, subroutine, role, affair, part, subprogram, occasion, office, purpose, social occasion, mapping
Antonyms: misfunction, malfunction

5. (noun) function
a formal or official social gathering or ceremony
Synonyms: routine, map, single-valued function, social function, use, procedure, mathematical function, subroutine, role, affair, part, subprogram, occasion, office, purpose, social occasion, mapping
Antonyms: malfunction, misfunction

6. (noun) affair, occasion, social occasion, function, social function
a vaguely specified social event
Synonyms: routine, map, subprogram, single-valued function, social function, use, procedure, amour, subroutine, role, function, matter, affair, social occasion, liaison, thing, occasion, involvement, juncture, affaire, part, intimacy, purpose, mathematical function, office, mapping
Antonyms: misfunction, malfunction

7. (verb) routine, subroutine, subprogram, procedure, function
a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program
Synonyms: turn, modus operandi, subprogram, social function, process, procedure, mathematical function, routine, subroutine, role, occasion, act, number, purpose, affair, part, map, office, operation, use, single-valued function, function, bit, social occasion, mapping
Antonyms: misfunction, malfunction

8. (verb) function, work, operate, go, run
perform as expected when applied
Synonyms: lick, function, perish, break away, give way, hold out, hunt, run, endure, lead, give out, unravel, carry, fit, operate, travel, take to the woods, last, die, track down, mold, go away, act, snuff it, go, bunk, run away, solve, act upon, turn tail, head for the hills, run low, do work, plump, fly the coop, prevail, process, execute, mould, wreak, incline, drop dead, put to work, course, tend, work, scarper, blend in, run short, croak, get going, control, ferment, range, serve, work out, pass away, consort, live, cash in one's chips, kick the bucket, blend, flow, hunt down, knead, scat, bring, break, figure out, escape, form, rifle, locomote, lock, exploit, run for, lean, belong, make, give-up the ghost, go bad, survive, cultivate, manoeuvre, melt down, get, be given, turn, expire, ladder, draw, become, bleed, manoeuver, persist, live on, campaign, forge, move, influence, engage, pop off, sound, fail, conk out, extend, start, depart, operate on, decease, puzzle out, play, hold up, proceed, break down, lam, melt, crop, exit, conk, work on, exercise, buy the farm, ply, hightail it, sour, feed, choke, race, guide, die hard, pass, shape, make for, mesh, officiate, black market, maneuver
Antonyms: misfunction, malfunction

9. (verb) serve, function
serve a purpose, role, or function
Synonyms: go, process, help, dish up, work, answer, dish out, serve, function, attend to, suffice, attend, service, run, operate, assist, serve up, wait on, serve well, swear out, dish, do, officiate
Antonyms: misfunction, malfunction

10. (verb) officiate, function
perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function
Synonyms: run, function, go, officiate, serve, operate, work
Antonyms: malfunction, misfunction

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