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function

function

Meaning of function

the purpose or job of something

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EN-UK/ˈfʌŋkʃən/
EN-US/ˈfʌŋkʃən/
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function with Russian translation

function usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Я пока не знаю функцию этого приложения.

I don't know the function of this app yet.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Функция этого рычага — открывать люк.

The function of this lever is to open the hatch.

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function synonyms

Related words worth learning together

role
a position or part someone or something has in a larger system or situation
purpose
the reason something exists or is done
use
the way something is used or the practical value it has
task
a specific piece of work that must be done
job
work, a position, or a duty; often more general than function
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🇬🇧en

a position or part someone or something has in a larger system or situation

B1Very Often

Each part of the machine has a different role.

🇬🇧en

the reason something exists or is done

B1Very Often

The purpose of this tool is to make the job easier.

🇬🇧en

the way something is used or the practical value it has

B1Very Often

What is the use of this old key?

🇬🇧en

a specific piece of work that must be done

B1Very Often

My task is to check the files.

🇬🇧en

work, a position, or a duty; often more general than function

B1Very Often

It is my job to organize the meeting.

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🇬🇧en
functioned

past tense of the verb function; it means worked or operated

B1Often

The machine functioned normally after the repair.

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How to pronounce function and what this word means

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how to pronounce function

/ˈfʌŋkʃən/

function translation

function

function examples

I don't know the function of this app yet.

function transcription

/ˈfʌŋkʃən/, /ˈfʌŋkʃən/

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function meaning: what does it mean?

the purpose or job of something

function pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

function is pronounced as /ˈfʌŋkʃən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

function definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

I don't know the function of this app yet. Translation: Я пока не знаю функцию этого приложения.

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