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functions

  • plural
    of function.
    function
    noun
    the kind of action or activity proper to a person, thing, or institution; the purpose for which something is designed or exists; role.
  • present tense form
    of function (3rd person singular).
    function
    noun
    the kind of action or activity proper to a person, thing, or institution; the purpose for which something is designed or exists; role.

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"Once an attacker can operate those controls, legitimate functions such as defrosting become tools for disruption," he said.

From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026

Experienced politicians with thousands of hours of shaking hands and speaking at community functions under their belts, they each have a distinctive approach to the job.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026

There may be other contributory factors to any outbursts — including fatigue, lack of sleep, hunger, thirst, pain, infection, medications, bodily functions and irregular routines, among other many variables.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 30, 2026

The brainstem regulates essential involuntary functions, and these newly studied cells appear to limit blood pressure swings as people move between everyday activities, including sleeping, waking, standing, and exercising.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 29, 2026

The agreement permitted Catholics to practice their faith, but it forbade activities that the Nazis considered to be functions of the state.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti