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機能 — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • function noun The purpose something serves or the job it does.
  • functional adj Working properly; in usable, operating condition.
  • run verb To move quickly on foot, faster than walking.

Senses

機能 is used for these senses in English:

  • function (computing) A routine that receives zero or more arguments and may return a result.
  • function (chemistry) The characteristic behavior of a chemical compound.
  • function (intransitive) To carry out a function; to be in action.
  • functional In good working order.
  • run (intransitive) Of a machine, including computer programs, to be operating or working normally.
  • run To have a legal course; to be attached; to continue in force, effect, or operation; to follow; to go in company.

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.

functional — full definition

  1. adj Working properly; in usable, operating condition.
  2. adj Designed for practical use rather than appearance.

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