Function vs. Capacity
Functionnoun
What something does or is used for.
Functionnoun
A professional or official position.
Functionnoun
An official or social occasion.
Functionnoun
A relation where one thing is dependent on another for its existence, value, or significance.
Functionnoun
(mathematics) A relation in which each element of the domain is associated with exactly one element of the codomain.
Functionnoun
(computing) A routine that receives zero or more arguments and may return a result.
Functionnoun
(biology) The physiological activity of an organ or body part.
Functionnoun
(chemistry) The characteristic behavior of a chemical compound.
Functionnoun
(anthropology) The role of a social practice in the continued existence of the group.
Functionverb
(intransitive) To have a function.
Functionverb
(intransitive) To carry out a function; to be in action.
Functionnoun
The act of executing or performing any duty, office, or calling; performance.
Functionnoun
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.
Functionnoun
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.
Functionnoun
The course of action which peculiarly pertains to any public officer in church or state; the activity appropriate to any business or profession.
Functionnoun
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.
Functionnoun
A religious ceremony, esp. one particularly impressive and elaborate.
Functionnoun
A public or social ceremony or gathering; a festivity or entertainment, esp. one somewhat formal.
Functionverb
To execute or perform a function; to transact one's regular or appointed business.
Functionnoun
a mathematical relation such that each element of one set is associated with at least one element of another set
Functionnoun
what something is used for;
Functionnoun
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group;
Functionnoun
a relation such that one thing is dependent on another;
Functionnoun
a formal or official social gathering or ceremony;
Functionnoun
a vaguely specified social event;
Functionnoun
a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program
Functionverb
perform as expected when applied;
Functionverb
serve a purpose, role, or function;
Functionverb
perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function;
Functionnoun
an activity that is natural to or the purpose of a person or thing
Functionnoun
practical use or purpose in design
Functionnoun
a basic task of a computer, especially one that corresponds to a single instruction from the user.
Functionnoun
a relation or expression involving one or more variables
Functionnoun
a variable quantity regarded in relation to one or more other variables in terms of which it may be expressed or on which its value depends
Functionnoun
a functional group
Functionnoun
a thing dependent on another factor or factors
Functionnoun
a large or formal social event or ceremony
Functionverb
work or operate in a proper or particular way
Functionverb
fulfil the purpose or task of (a specified thing)
Capacitynoun
The ability to hold, receive or absorb
Capacitynoun
A measure of such ability; volume
Capacitynoun
The maximum amount that can be held
Capacitynoun
Capability; the ability to perform some task
Capacitynoun
The maximum that can be produced.
Capacitynoun
Mental ability; the power to learn
Capacitynoun
A faculty; the potential for growth and development
Capacitynoun
A role; the position in which one functions
Capacitynoun
Legal authority (to make an arrest for example)
Capacitynoun
Electrical capacitance.
Capacitynoun
(operations) The maximum that can be produced on a machine or in a facility or group.
Capacityadjective
Filling the allotted space.
Capacitynoun
The power of receiving or containing; extent of room or space; passive power; - used in reference to physical things.
Capacitynoun
The power of receiving and holding ideas, knowledge, etc.; the comprehensiveness of the mind; the receptive faculty; capability of understanding or feeling.
Capacitynoun
Ability; power pertaining to, or resulting from, the possession of strength, wealth, or talent; possibility of being or of doing.
Capacitynoun
Outward condition or circumstances; occupation; profession; character; position; as, to work in the capacity of a mason or a carpenter.
Capacitynoun
Legal or moral qualification, as of age, residence, character, etc., necessary for certain purposes, as for holding office, for marrying, for making contracts, wills, etc.; legal power or right; competency.
Capacitynoun
ability to perform or produce
Capacitynoun
the susceptibility of something to a particular treatment;
Capacitynoun
the amount that can be contained;
Capacitynoun
the maximum production possible;
Capacitynoun
a specified function;
Capacitynoun
(computer science) the amount of information (in bytes) that can be stored on a disk drive;
Capacitynoun
an electrical phenomenon whereby an electric charge is stored
Capacitynoun
the power to learn or retain knowledge; in law, the ability to understand the facts and significance of your behavior
Capacitynoun
tolerance for alcohol;
