function in German
function in German is Funktion, Funktionalität, Aufgabe — function means the purpose something serves or the job it does.
function in German
Funktion
What something does or is used for.
Funktionalität
What something does or is used for.
Funktion
A professional or official position.
Aufgabe
A professional or official position.
Funktion
An official or social occasion.
Feier
An official or social occasion.
Festveranstaltung
An official or social occasion.
Abhängigkeitsverhältnis
A relation where one thing is dependent on another for its existence, value, or significance.
Funktion
A relation where one thing is dependent on another for its existence, value, or significance.
Funktion
(mathematics) A relation in which each element of the domain is associated with exactly one element of the codomain.
Abbildung
(mathematics) A relation in which each element of the domain is associated with exactly one element of the codomain.
Funktion
Funktion
(biology) The physiological activity of an organ or body part.
Zweck
(biology) The physiological activity of an organ or body part.
fungieren
(intransitive) To have a function.
funktionieren
(intransitive) To carry out a function; to be in action.
wirken
(intransitive) To carry out a function; to be in action.
arbeiten
(intransitive) To carry out a function; to be in action.
fungieren
(intransitive) To carry out a function; to be in action.
funzen
(intransitive) To carry out a function; to be in action.
What does "function" mean?
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noun The purpose something serves or the job it does.
"The main function of a bridge is to carry traffic across a river."
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noun A formal or official event.
"Guests dressed smartly for the charity function held at the town hall."
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noun In maths and programming, a rule or routine that turns an input into an output.
"In this program, the function doubles every number you give it."
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verb To work or operate as intended.
"The heating didn't function properly until the engineer fixed the valve."
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function in a sentence
- The main function of a bridge is to carry traffic across a river.
- The function of a thermostat is to regulate temperature.
- Guests dressed smartly for the charity function held at the town hall.
- He was invited to a formal function at the embassy last night.
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What is "function" in German?
"function" in German is Funktion, Funktionalität, Aufgabe. function means: The purpose something serves or the job it does.
How do you use "function" in a sentence?
Example: "The main function of a bridge is to carry traffic across a river." In German, "function" is Funktion, Funktionalität, Aufgabe.
Are there other ways to say "function" in German?
Yes — German has 13 translations listed for "function": Funktion, Funktionalität, Aufgabe, Feier, Festveranstaltung, Abhängigkeitsverhältnis.
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