Behaviour and Functioning

noun

• The action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances.
  • usage: "the behavior of small particles can be studied in experiments"
  • synonyms: behavior
• Behavioral attributes. ( the way a person behaves toward other people)
  • synonyms: demeanor, demeanour, behavior, conduct, deportment
• Psychology) the aggregate of the responses or reactions or movements made by an organism in any situation.
  • synonyms: behavior
• Manner of acting or controlling yourself.
  • synonyms: behavior, conduct, doings

noun

• Process or manner of functioning or operating.
  • usage: "the power of its engine determines its operation"; "the plane's operation in high winds"; "they compared the cooking performance of each oven"; "the jet's performance conformed to high standards"
  • synonyms: operation, performance

verb

• Perform as expected when applied.
  • usage: "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"
  • synonyms: function, work, operate, go, run
• Serve a purpose, role, or function.
  • usage: "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"
  • synonyms: serve, function
• Perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function.
  • usage: "His wife officiated as his private secretary"
  • synonyms: officiate, function

adjective

• Performing or able to perform its regular function.
  • usage: "a functioning flashlight"