function
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He also noted the president had "strong cardiac, pulmonary, neurological and overall physical function" and was "fully fit to carry out all duties of the commander-in-chief and head of state".
From BBC • May 30, 2026
Unlike the S&P 500, for which a stock’s weight is a function of its market cap, the Dow uses price-weighting: a stock’s weight in the Dow is determined by its price.
From MarketWatch • May 30, 2026
When people work overnight and sleep during daylight hours, that system may not function as well.
From Science Daily • May 30, 2026
It simply may be a function of today’s near wall-to-wall sports coverage, but it sure seems like pro athletes spend a lot more time injured.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
If a mutation inactivated even one function, the mold would be unable to grow—unless the missing ingredient was supplied back into the broth.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
Vocabulary lists containing function
TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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The SAT: Language of the Test, List 6
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The Language of Standardized Tests, List 4
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