Function and Command

noun

• 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. ()
  • synonyms: mathematical function, single-valued function, map, mapping
• What something is used for.
  • usage: "the function of an auger is to bore holes"; "ballet is beautiful but what use is it"
  • synonyms: purpose, role, use
• The actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group.
  • usage: "the function of a teacher"; "the government must do its part"; "play its role"
  • synonyms: office, part, role
• A relation such that one thing is dependent on another.
  • usage: "height is a function of age"; "price is a function of supply and demand"
• A formal or official social gathering or ceremony.
  • usage: "it was a black-tie function"
• A vaguely specified social event.
  • usage: "the party was quite an affair"; "an occasion arranged to honor the president"; "a seemingly endless round of social functions"
  • synonyms: affair, occasion, social occasion, social function
• A set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program.
  • synonyms: routine, subroutine, subprogram, procedure

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: 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
• Perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function.
  • usage: "His wife officiated as his private secretary"
  • synonyms: officiate

• (v.i.) Alternative of Functionate.
• (n.) The course of action which peculiarly pertains to any public officer in church or state; the activity appropriate to any business or profession.
• (n.) A quantity so connected with another quantity, that if any alteration be made in the latter there will be a consequent alteration in the former. Each quantity is said to be a function of the other. Thus, the circumference of a circle is a function of the diameter. If x be a symbol to which different numerical values can be assigned, such expressions as x2, 3x, Log. x, and Sin. x, are all functions of x.
• (n.) The act of executing or performing any duty, office or calling; per formance.
• (n.) The appropriate action of any special organ or part of an animal or vegetable organism; as, the function of the heart or the limbs; the function of leaves, sap, roots, etc.; life is the sum of the functions of the various organs and parts of the body.
• (n.) The natural or assigned action of any power or faculty, as of the soul or of the intellect; the exertion of an energy of some determinate kind.
• (n.) A public or social ceremony or gathering; a festivity or entertainment, especially one somewhat formal.
• (n.) A religious ceremony, especially one particularly impressive and elaborate.

noun

• An authoritative direction or instruction to do something.
  • synonyms: bid, bidding, dictation
• A military unit or region under the control of a single officer.
• The power or authority to command.
  • usage: "an admiral in command"
• Availability for use.
  • usage: "the materials at the command of the potters grew"
• A position of highest authority.
  • usage: "the corporation has just undergone a change in command"
• Great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity.
  • usage: "a good command of French"
  • synonyms: control, mastery
• Computer science. ( a line of code written as part of a computer program)
  • synonyms: instruction, statement, program line

verb

• Be in command of.
  • usage: "The general commanded a huge army"
• Make someone do something.
  • synonyms: require
• Demand as one's due.
  • usage: "This speaker commands a high fee"; "The author commands a fair hearing from his readers"
• Look down on.
  • usage: "The villa dominates the town"
  • synonyms: dominate, overlook, overtop
• Exercise authoritative control or power over.
  • usage: "control the budget"; "Command the military forces"
  • synonyms: control

• (v.t.) To exercise direct authority over; to have control of; to have at one's disposal; to lead.
• (v.i.) To have or to exercise direct authority; to govern; to sway; to influence; to give an order or orders.
• (v.t.) To order with authority; to lay injunction upon; to direct; to bid; to charge.
• (n.) A body of troops or any naval or military force or post or the whole territory under the authority or control of a particular officer.
• (n.) An authoritative order requiring obedience; a mandate; an injunction.
• (n.) Authority; power or right of control; leadership; as, the forces under his command.
• (v.t.) To direct to come; to bestow.
• (v.t.) To have power or influence of the nature of authority over; to obtain as if by ordering; to receive as a due; to challenge; to claim; as, justice commands the respect and affections of the people; the best goods command the best price.
• (n.) The possession or exercise of authority.
• (n.) Power to dominate, command or overlook by means of position; scope of vision; survey.
• (n.) Control; power over something; sway; influence; as, to have command over one's temper or voice; the fort has command of the bridge.
• (v.t.) To have within a sphere of control, influence, access or vision; to dominate by position; to guard; to overlook.
• (v.i.) To have a view, as from a superior position.

(DoD) The authority that a commander in the armed forces lawfully exercises over subordinates by virtue of rank or assignment. Command includes the authority and responsibility for effectively using available resources and for planning the employment of, organizing, directing, coordinating, and controlling military forces for the accomplishment of assigned missions. It also includes responsibility for health, welfare, morale, and discipline of assigned personnel.
(DoD) An order given by a commander; that is, the will of the commander expressed for the purpose of bringing about a particular action.
(DoD) A unit or units, an organization, or an area under the command of one individual. Also called CMD. See also area command; combatant command; combatant command (command authority).