1. functioning - noun
· process or manner of functioning or operating; "the power of its engine determines its operation"; "the plane's operation in high winds"; "they compared the cooking performance of each oven"; "the jet's performance conformed to high standards"
Synonym(s): operation, performance
Hypernym(s): process, physical_process
2. function - verb
· perform as expected when applied; "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"
Synonym(s): work, operate, go, run
Antonym(s): malfunction
3. function - verb
· serve a purpose, role, or function; "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"
Synonym(s): serve
Hypernym(s): suffice, do, answer, serve
4. function - verb
· perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function; "His wife officiated as his private secretary"
Synonym(s): officiate
Hypernym(s): serve
5. functioning - adjective
· performing or able to perform its regular function; "a functioning flashlight"
Antonym(s): malfunctioning
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