action function

  • 31action — ac•tion [[t]ˈæk ʃən[/t]] n. 1) the process or state of acting or functioning; the state of being active: We saw the team in action[/ex] 2) something done or performed; act; deed 3) a consciously willed act or activity 4) practical, often… …

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  • 32function — Synonyms and related words: IC analysis, act, act as, acting, action, activism, activities, activity, affair, affairs, aim, ambition, animus, appositive, aspiration, assignment, attribute, attributive, baccalaureate service, bag, banquet, be… …

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  • 33function — func•tion [[t]ˈfʌŋk ʃən[/t]] 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 …

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  • 34function — /ˈfʌŋkʃən / (say fungkshuhn), /ˈfʌŋʃən / (say fungshuhn) noun 1. the kind of action or activity proper to a person, thing, or institution. 2. any ceremonious public or social gathering or occasion. 3. Mathematics a mathematical quantity whose… …

  • 35action — noun Etymology: Middle English accioun, from Anglo French accion, from Latin action , actio, from agere to do more at agent Date: 14th century 1. the initiating of a proceeding in a court of justice by which one demands or enforces one s right;… …

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  • 36action — Synonyms and related words: accomplished fact, accomplishment, achievement, act, acta, actions, activeness, activism, activity, acts, ad hoc measure, address, adventure, aerial combat, affectation, affray, agency, air, amphibious operations,… …

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  • 37function — n 1. use, purpose, role, operation; charge, duty, task, chore, assignment, mission; job, occupation, business, profession, work, employment; vocation, calling, line, forte, metier, Sl. thing, Sl. bag. 2. affair, concern, interest, matter, Inf.… …

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  • 38function — n. & v. n. 1 a an activity proper to a person or institution. b a mode of action or activity by which a thing fulfils its purpose. c an official or professional duty; an employment, profession, or calling. 2 a a public ceremony or occasion. b a… …

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  • 39Action script — ActionScript ActionScript est le langage de programmation utilisé au sein d applications clientes (Adobe Flash, Adobe Flex) et serveur (Flash media server, JRun, Macromedia Generator). ActionScript est un langage de script, orienté objet et… …

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  • 40action spectrum — noun the efficiency with which electromagnetic radiation produces a photochemical reaction plotted as a function of the wavelength of the radiation • Hypernyms: ↑spectrum * * * noun : a graphic representation of a physiological reaction;… …

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