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Function and Line

function

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. ()
  • What something is used for.
    • usage: "the function of an auger is to bore holes"; "ballet is beautiful but what use is it"
  • 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"
  • 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"
  • A set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program.

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"
  • 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"
  • Perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function.
    • usage: "His wife officiated as his private secretary"
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Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
line

noun

  • A formation of people or things one beside another.
    • usage: "the line of soldiers advanced with their bayonets fixed"; "they were arrayed in line of battle"; "the cast stood in line for the curtain call"
  • A mark that is long relative to its width.
    • usage: "He drew a line on the chart"
  • A formation of people or things one behind another.
    • usage: "the line stretched clear around the corner"; "you must wait in a long line at the checkout counter"
  • A length (straight or curved) without breadth or thickness; the trace of a moving point.
  • Text consisting of a row of words written across a page or computer screen.
    • usage: "the letter consisted of three short lines"; "there are six lines in every stanza"
  • A single frequency (or very narrow band) of radiation in a spectrum.
  • A fortified position (especially one marking the most forward position of troops. )
    • usage: "they attacked the enemy's line"
  • A course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning.
    • usage: "I can't follow your line of reasoning"
  • A conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power.
  • A connected series of events or actions or developments.
    • usage: "the government took a firm course"; "historians can only point out those lines for which evidence is available"
  • A spatial location defined by a real or imaginary unidimensional extent.
  • A slight depression in the smoothness of a surface.
    • usage: "his face has many lines"; "ironing gets rid of most wrinkles"
  • A pipe used to transport liquids or gases.
    • usage: "a pipeline runs from the wells to the seaport"
  • The road consisting of railroad track and roadbed.
  • A telephone connection.
  • Acting in conformity.
    • usage: "in line with"; "he got out of line"; "toe the line"
  • The descendants of one individual.
    • usage: "his entire lineage has been warriors"
  • Something (as a cord or rope) that is long and thin and flexible.
    • usage: "a washing line"
  • The principal activity in your life that you do to earn money.
    • usage: "he's not in my line of business"
  • In games or sports; a mark indicating positions or bounds of the playing area.
  • Often plural. ( a means of communication or access)
    • usage: "it must go through official channels"; "lines of communication were set up between the two firms"
  • A particular kind of product or merchandise.
    • usage: "a nice line of shoes"
  • A commercial organization serving as a common carrier.
  • Space for one line of print (one column wide and 1/14 inch deep) used to measure advertising.
  • The maximum credit that a customer is allowed.
  • A succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence.
    • usage: "she was humming an air from Beethoven"
  • Persuasive but insincere talk that is usually intended to deceive or impress.
    • usage: "`let me show you my etchings' is a rather worn line"; "he has a smooth line but I didn't fall for it"; "that salesman must have practiced his fast line of talk"
  • A short personal letter.
    • usage: "drop me a line when you get there"
  • A conceptual separation or distinction.
    • usage: "there is a narrow line between sanity and insanity"
  • Mechanical system in a factory whereby an article is conveyed through sites at which successive operations are performed on it.

verb

  • Be in line with; form a line along.
    • usage: "trees line the riverbank"
  • Cover the interior of.
    • usage: "line the gloves"; "line a chimney"
  • Make a mark or lines on a surface.
    • usage: "draw a line"; "trace the outline of a figure in the sand"
  • Mark with lines.
    • usage: "sorrow had lined his face"
  • Fill plentifully.
    • usage: "line one's pockets"
  • Reinforce with fabric.
    • usage: "lined books are more enduring"
WordNet 3.0 © 2006 by Princeton University
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
Line is either masculine or feminine given name
  • Name Meaning: From the bank
  • Name Origin: English
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