Function and Counter

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

• Table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted.
• Game equipment (as a piece of wood, plastic, or ivory) used for keeping a count or reserving a space in various card or board games.
• A calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens.
  • synonyms: tabulator
• A piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers.
  • synonyms: buffet, sideboard
• A person who counts things.
• A quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one. )
  • usage: "it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher"
  • synonyms: rejoinder, retort, return, riposte, replication, comeback
• Computer science. ( a register whose contents go through a regular series of states (usually states indicating consecutive integers))
• A piece of leather forming the back of a shoe or boot.
  • usage: "a counter may be used to stiffen the material around the heel and to give support to the foot"
  • synonyms: heel counter
• A return punch (especially by a boxer.
  • synonyms: counterpunch, parry

verb

• Speak in response.
  • usage: "He countered with some very persuasive arguments"
• Act in advance of; deal with ahead of time.
  • synonyms: anticipate, foresee, forestall

adjective

• Indicating opposition or resistance.
  • synonyms: antagonistic

adverb

• In the opposite direction.
  • usage: "run counter"

• (adv.) In the wrong way; contrary to the right course; as, a hound that runs counter.
• (v.i.) To return a blow while receiving one, as in boxing.
• (adv.) Contrary; in opposition; in an opposite direction; contrariwise; -- used chiefly with run or go.
• (adv.) A prefix meaning contrary, opposite, in opposition; as, counteract, counterbalance, countercheck. See Counter, adv. & a.
• (adv.) At or against the front or face.
• (v.t.) Money; coin; -- used in contempt.
• (v.t.) A prison; either of two prisons formerly in London.
• (v.t.) A piece of metal, ivory, wood or bone, used in reckoning, in keeping account of games, etc.
• (adv.) Same as Contra. Formerly used to designate any under part which served for contrast to a principal part, but now used as equivalent to counter tenor.
• (adv.) The after part of a vessel's body, from the water line to the stern, -- below and somewhat forward of the stern proper.
• (a.) Contrary; opposite; contrasted; opposed; adverse; antagonistic; as, a counter current; a counter revolution; a counter poison; a counter agent; counter fugue.
• (v.t.) A telltale; a contrivance attached to an engine, printing press or other machine, for the purpose of counting the revolutions or the pulsations.
• (adv.) The back leather or heel part of a boot.
• (adv.) The breast or that part of a horse between the shoulders and under the neck.
• (v.t.) A table or board on which money is counted and over which business is transacted; a long, narrow table or bench, on which goods are laid for examination by purchasers or on which they are weighed or measured.
• (v.t.) One who counts or reckons up; a calculator; a reckoner.
• (n.) An encounter.