Función (en. Function)
/funˈsjon/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Task or responsibility that a person has.
Her function in the company is that of sales manager.
Su función en la empresa es la de gerente de ventas.
Purpose for which something has been designed.
The function of this device is to measure temperature.
La función de este dispositivo es medir la temperatura.
In mathematics, a relation that assigns to each element of a set a unique element of another set.
In algebra, the quadratic function is expressed as f(x) = ax² + bx + c.
En álgebra, la función cuadrática se expresa como f(x) = ax² + bx + c.
Etymology
From the Latin 'functio', which means 'action of performing' or 'fulfillment'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
company's function
Activities and responsibilities that an entity has within an economic context.
función de la empresa
public function
Employment or activity carried out for the benefit of the public.
función pública
social function
Role that an organization or institution fulfills in society.
función social
Related Words
to function
To carry out its operation or to be effective.
funcionar
functional
That has a practical and useful purpose.
funcional
Slang Meanings
It means that something is in its best working state.
That machine is functioning, ready to work.
Esa máquina está en función, lista para trabajar.
Reference to an event or presentation in a festive or artistic context.
We are going to the movie function tonight.
Vamos a la función del cine esta noche.