Key: "S:" = Show Synset (semantic) relations, "W:" = Show Word (lexical) relations
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Noun
S: (n) function, mathematical function, single-valued function, map, mapping ((mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function))
S: (n) function, mathematical function, single-valued function, map, mapping ((mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function))
S: (n) parity ((mathematics) a relation between a pair of integers: if both integers are odd or both are even they have the same parity; if one is odd and the other is even they have different parity) "parity is often used to check the integrity of transmitted data"
S: (n) transitivity ((logic and mathematics) a relation between three elements such that if it holds between the first and second and it also holds between the second and third it must necessarily hold between the first and third)
W: (v) map [Related to: map, mapping] (to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets))
S: (n) function, purpose, role, use (what something is used for) "the function of an auger is to bore holes"; "ballet is beautiful but what use is it?"
S: (n) function, office, part, role (the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group) "the function of a teacher"; "the government must do its part"; "play its role"
S: (n) function (a relation such that one thing is dependent on another) "height is a function of age"; "price is a function of supply and demand"
S: (n) function (a formal or official social gathering or ceremony) "it was a black-tie function"
S: (n) affair, occasion, social occasion, function, social function (a vaguely specified social event) "the party was quite an affair"; "an occasion arranged to honor the president"; "a seemingly endless round of social functions"
S: (n) initiation, induction, installation (a formal entry into an organization or position or office) "his initiation into the club"; "he was ordered to report for induction into the army"; "he gave a speech as part of his installation into the hall of fame"
S: (n) inauguration, inaugural (the ceremonial induction into a position) "the new president obviously enjoyed his inauguration"
S: (n) bar mitzvah ((Judaism) an initiation ceremony marking the 13th birthday of a Jewish boy and signifying the beginning of religious responsibility) "a bar mitzvah is an important social event"
S: (n) bat mitzvah, bath mitzvah, bas mitzvah ((Judaism) an initiation ceremony marking the 12th birthday of a Jewish girl and signifying the beginning of religious responsibility)
S: (n) exercise ((usually plural) a ceremony that involves processions and speeches) "academic exercises"
S: (n) Maundy (a public ceremony on Maundy Thursday when the monarch distributes Maundy money)
S: (n) potlatch (a ceremonial feast held by some Indians of the northwestern coast of North America (as in celebrating a marriage or a new accession) in which the host gives gifts to tribesmen and others to display his superior wealth (sometimes, formerly, to his own impoverishment))
S: (n) fundraiser (a social function that is held for the purpose of raising money)
S: (n) photo opportunity, photo op (an occasion that lends itself to (or is deliberately arranged for) taking photographs that provide favorable publicity for those who are photographed)
S: (n) sleepover (an occasion of spending a night away from home or having a guest spend the night in your home (especially as a party for children))
S: (v) function, work, operate, go, run (perform as expected when applied) "The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in"; "Does this old car still run well?"; "This old radio doesn't work anymore"
S: (v) serve, function (serve a purpose, role, or function) "The tree stump serves as a table"; "The female students served as a control group"; "This table would serve very well"; "His freedom served him well"; "The table functions as a desk"
S: (v) officiate, function (perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function) "His wife officiated as his private secretary"