Function and Target

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

• A reference point to shoot at.
  • usage: "his arrow hit the mark"
  • synonyms: mark
• A person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence.
  • usage: "he fell prey to muggers"; "everyone was fair game"; "the target of a manhunt"
  • synonyms: prey, quarry, fair game
• The location of the target that is to be hit.
  • synonyms: target area
• Sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at.
  • synonyms: butt
• The goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable. )
  • usage: "the sole object of her trip was to see her children"
  • synonyms: aim, object, objective

verb

• Intend (something) to move towards a certain goal.
  • usage: "He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face"; "criticism directed at her superior"; "direct your anger towards others, not towards yourself"
  • synonyms: aim, place, direct, point

• (n.) A tassel or pendent; also, a shred; tatter.
• (n.) A thin cut; a slice; specifically, of lamb, a piece consisting of the neck and breast joints.
• (n.) The pattern or arrangement of a series of hits made by a marksman on a butt or mark; as, he made a good target.
• (n.) A conspicuous disk attached to a switch lever to show its position or for use as a signal.
• (n.) The sliding crosspiece or vane, on a leveling staff.
• (n.) A kind of small shield or buckler, used as a defensive weapon in war.
• (n.) A butt or mark to shoot at, as for practice or to test the accuracy of a firearm or the force of a projectile.

(DoD) In gunfire support usage, an impact burst that hits the target. See also objective area.
(DoD) An area designated and numbered for future firing.
(DoD) In intelligence usage, a country, area, installation, agency, or person against which intelligence operations are directed.
(DoD) An entity or object considered for possible engagement or other action.