function space

noun

Mathematics.

1. a linear space, the elements of which are functions.

Word History and Origins

Origin of function space¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

Inspired by Norway’s global seed vault, and with architecture influenced by mushroom coral, the bank will also include a function space, research labs, and serve as an aquarium-like tourist attraction for Port Douglas in far north Queensland, a gateway to the adjacent Great Barrier Reef.

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Facilities staff and contractors moved up floor by floor, putting final touches on guest rooms and 103,000 square feet of “function space.”

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Hyatt officials said “the slight delay” of the expansion “will not be an issue as we have so much of our own function space, so we are able to accommodate a lot of groups” without relying on the convention center.

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The lifting mechanism was originally operated using steam to power the enormous pumping engines; these days the hydraulics are driven by oil and electricity while the upper walkway – now a function space with a glass floor offering views directly over the Thames – is lit in vivid pink.

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“We are a hospitality company that provides public accommodations and function space,” a Marriott spokesman said.

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