Množina: functions

1. The purpose of, or the action carried out by, a program or routine.
2. A general term for a subroutine.
3. In some languages, such as Pascal, a subroutine that returns a value. See also function call, procedure, routine, subroutine.
In computing, a small part of a program that supplies a specific value—for example, the square root of a specified number, or the current date. Most programming languages incorporate a number of built-in functions; some allow programmers to write their own. A function may have one or more arguments (the values on which the function operates). A function key on a keyboard is one that, when pressed, performs a designated task, such as ending a program.

Množina: functions

ETYM Latin functio, from fungi to perform, execute, akin to Skr. bhuj to enjoy, have the use of: cf. French fonction. Related to Defunct.
1. What something is used for; SYN. purpose, role, use.
2. A relation such that one thing is dependent on another.
3. The actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group; SYN. office, part, role.
4. A mathematical relation such that each element of one set is associated with at least one element of another set; SYN. mathematical function.
5. A formal or official social gathering or ceremony.

To work or operate properly; SYN. work, operate, go, run.

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Množina: function keys

Any of the 10 or more keys labeled F1, F2, F3, and so on, that are placed along the left side or across the top of a keyboard (or both) and are used for special tasks by different programs. The meaning of a function key is defined by a program or, in some instances, by the user. Function keys are used in application programs or the operating system to provide either a shortcut for a series of common instructions (such as calling up a program’s on-screen help facility) or a feature that is not otherwise available. See also key (definition 1). Compare Command key, Control key, Escape key. Key on a keyboard that, when pressed, performs a designated task, such as ending a computer program.
F-Key

Singular of function keys is function key.

F-keys.

1. Fit or ready for use or service; SYN. usable, useable, in working order, operable, operational.
2. Relating to or based on function especially as opposed to structure or esthetics.
3. Designed for or capable of a particular function or use.
4. Designed for or adapted to a function or use.
5. (Pathology) Involving or affecting function rather than physiology.

Singular of functional languages is functional language.

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