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121Function field — For function field in algebraic geometry, see*Function field of an algebraic variety *Function field (scheme theory)A particular class is included under global field …
122function, biological — In biology, the function of a feature of an organism is frequently defined as that role it plays which has been responsible for its genetic success and evolution. Thus although the brain weighs down the shoulders, this is not its function, for… …
123function room — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms function room : singular function room plural function rooms British a room in a hotel, pub, sports centre etc that is used for parties, meetings etc …
124function word — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms function word : singular function word plural function words linguistics a word used mainly for expressing relationships between other words in a sentence, for example a conjunction like but or a preposition… …
125function key — noun : any of a set of keys on a computer keyboard that have or can be programmed to have special functions * * * noun, pl ⋯ keys [count] : any one of a set of keys on a computer keyboard that have special uses * * * ˈfunction key f39 [function… …
126function, work, job, position — These words have associated meanings but should be applied carefully. Function means the kind of activity that is suitable and proper to a person or institution: The function of this committee is to approve the budget. Work has many meanings of… …
127function keys — The set of programmable keys on the keyboard that can perform special tasks assigned by the current application. Most keyboards have 10 or 12 function keys (F1 to F10 or F1 to F12), some of which are used by an application as shortcut keys …
128Function hall — A function hall or banquet hall is a room for the purpose of hosting a party, banquet, reception, or other social event. These are often found within the buildings of clubs and fraternal organizations (rented out as a fundraiser for the… …
