Zweck — meaning in English

English meaning

• function noun The purpose something serves or the job it does.
• purpose noun The reason something exists or is done; its intended goal.
• use verb To employ something for a particular purpose.

Senses

Zweck is used for these senses in English:

• function (biology) The physiological activity of an organ or body part.
• purpose The end for which something is done, is made or exists.
• use A function; a purpose for which something may be employed.

function — full definition

1. noun The purpose something serves or the job it does.
2. noun A formal or official event.
3. noun In maths and programming, a rule or routine that turns an input into an output.
4. verb To work or operate as intended.

purpose — full definition

1. noun The reason something exists or is done; its intended goal.
2. verb To intend or plan to do something.

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