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11Function Analysis System Technic — Function Analysis System Technique Pour une définition du mot « fast », voir l’article fast du Wiktionnaire. Un diagramme FAST (Functional Analysis System Technic) présente une traduction rigoureuse de chacune des fonctions de service… …
12function as somebody — ˈfunction as sb/sth derived to perform the action or the job of the thing or person mentioned • The sofa also functions as a bed. • I need money to be able to function as an artist. Main entry: ↑functionderived …
13function as something — ˈfunction as sb/sth derived to perform the action or the job of the thing or person mentioned • The sofa also functions as a bed. • I need money to be able to function as an artist. Main entry: ↑functionderived …
14function — (n.) 1530s, proper work or purpose, from M.Fr. fonction (16c.) and directly from L. functionem (nom. functio) performance, execution, noun of action from functus, pp. of fungi perform, execute, discharge, from PIE root *bheug (2) to use, enjoy… …
15Action potential — In physiology, an action potential is a short lasting event in which the electrical membrane potential of a cell rapidly rises and falls, following a consistent trajectory. Action potentials occur in several types of animal cells, called… …
16function — /fungk sheuhn/, n. 1. the kind of action or activity proper to a person, thing, or institution; the purpose for which something is designed or exists; role. 2. any ceremonious public or social gathering or occasion. 3. a factor related to or… …
17Action-angle coordinates — In classical mechanics, action angle coordinates are a set of canonical coordinates useful in solving many integrable systems. The method of action angles is useful for obtaining the frequencies of oscillatory or rotational motion without solving …
18function — I. noun Etymology: Latin function , functio performance, from fungi to perform; probably akin to Sanskrit bhuṅkte he enjoys Date: 1533 1. professional or official position ; occupation 2. the action for which a person or thing is specially fitted …
19Function key — A function key is a key on a computer or terminal keyboard which can be programmed so as to cause an operating system command interpreter or application program to perform certain actions. On some keyboards/computers, function keys may have… …
20function — n. characteristic action 1) to fulfill, perform a function 2) a grammatical function 3) the bodily functions mathematical correspondence 4) an exponential; inverse; linear; trigonometric function social event 5) to attend a function 6) an annual; …
