Function vs. Sequence
Difference Between Function and Sequence
Functionnoun
A person's role or occupation
in my function as chief editor.Sequencenoun
A following of one thing after another; succession.
Functionnoun
(Biology) The physiological activity of an organ or body part
The heart's function is to pump blood.Sequencenoun
An order of succession; an arrangement.
Functionnoun
(Computers) A procedure within an application.
Sequencenoun
A related or continuous series.
Functionnoun
An official ceremony or a formal social occasion
disliked attending receptions and other company functions.Sequencenoun
(Games) Three or more playing cards in consecutive order and usually the same suit; a run.
Functionnoun
Something closely related to another thing and dependent on it for its existence, value, or significance
Growth is a function of nutrition.Sequencenoun
A series of related shots that constitute a complete unit of action in a movie.
Functionnoun
A variable so related to another that for each value assumed by one there is a value determined for the other.
Sequencenoun
(Music) A melodic or harmonic pattern successively repeated at different pitches with or without a key change.
Functionnoun
A rule of correspondence between two sets such that there is exactly one element in the second set assigned to each element in the first set. Also called mapping.
Sequencenoun
Roman Catholic Church A hymn sung between the gradual and the Gospel.
Functionverb
To have or perform a function; serve
functioned as ambassador.Sequencenoun
(Mathematics) An ordered set of quantities, as x, 2x2, 3x3, 4x4.
Functionverb
To deal with or overcome the challenges of everyday life
For weeks after his friend's funeral he simply could not function.Sequencenoun
(Biochemistry) The order of constituents in a polymer, especially the order of nucleotides in a nucleic acid or of the amino acids in a protein.
Functionnoun
What something does or is used for.
Sequenceverb
To organize or arrange in a sequence.
Functionnoun
A professional or official position.
Sequenceverb
To determine the order of constituents in (a polymer, such as a nucleic acid or protein molecule).
Functionnoun
An official or social occasion.
Sequencenoun
A set of things next to each other in a set order; a series
Functionnoun
A relation where one thing is dependent on another for its existence, value, or significance.
Sequencenoun
A series of musical phrases where a theme or melody is repeated, with some change each time, such as in pitch or length (example: opening of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony).
Functionnoun
(mathematics) A relation in which each element of the domain is associated with exactly one element of the codomain.
Sequencenoun
A musical composition used in some Catholic Masses between the readings. The most famous sequence is the Dies Irae (Day of Wrath) formerly used in funeral services.
Functionnoun
(computing) A routine that receives zero or more arguments and may return a result.
Sequencenoun
(mathematics) An ordered list of objects, typically indexed with natural numbers.
Functionnoun
(biology) The physiological activity of an organ or body part.
Sequencenoun
A subsequent event; a consequence or result.
Functionnoun
(chemistry) The characteristic behavior of a chemical compound.
Sequencenoun
A series of shots that depict a single action or style in a film, television show etc.
Functionnoun
(anthropology) The role of a social practice in the continued existence of the group.
Sequencenoun
(card games) A meld consisting of three or more cards of successive ranks in the same suit, such as the four, five and six of hearts.
Functionverb
(intransitive) To have a function.
Sequenceverb
(transitive) to arrange in an order
Functionverb
(intransitive) To carry out a function; to be in action.
Sequenceverb
(transitive) to determine the order of things, especially of amino acids in a protein, or of bases in a nucleic acid
Functionnoun
a mathematical relation such that each element of one set is associated with at least one element of another set
Sequenceverb
(transitive) to produce (music) with a sequencer
Functionnoun
what something is used for;
the function of an auger is to bore holesballet is beautiful but what use is it?Sequencenoun
serial arrangement in which things follow in logical order or a recurrent pattern;
the sequence of names was alphabeticalhe invented a technique to determine the sequence of base pairs in DNAFunctionnoun
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group;
the function of a teacherthe government must do its partplay its roleSequencenoun
a following of one thing after another in time;
the doctor saw a sequence of patientsFunctionnoun
a relation such that one thing is dependent on another;
height is a function of ageprice is a function of supply and demandSequencenoun
film consisting of a succession of related shots that develop a given subject in a movie
Functionnoun
a formal or official social gathering or ceremony;
it was a black-tie functionSequencenoun
the action of following in order;
he played the trumps in sequenceFunctionnoun
a vaguely specified social event;
the party was quite an affairan occasion arranged to honor the presidenta seemingly endless round of social functionsSequencenoun
several repetitions of a melodic phrase in different keys
Functionnoun
a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program
Sequenceverb
arrange in a sequence
Functionverb
perform as expected when applied;
The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged inDoes this old car still run well?This old radio doesn't work anymoreSequenceverb
determine the order of constituents in;
They sequenced the human genomeFunctionverb
serve a purpose, role, or function;
The tree stump serves as a tableThe female students served as a control groupThis table would serve very wellHis freedom served him wellThe table functions as a deskFunctionverb
perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function;
His wife officiated as his private secretary
