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    n. pl.Noun (plural)Social events or parties, such as weddings
    She likes to attend weddings, parties and other functions
    n. pl.Noun (plural)Mathematical operations used in calculations
    Today, in Math, we studied functions
    n. pl.Noun (plural)What some things are intended to be used for; purpose
    I don't use all the functions which my smart phone has
    v.i.Intransitive VerbTo serve a certain purpose or role
    Our dining table also functions as a study table
    v.i.Intransitive VerbTo be operating, working or achieving its purpose
    I can't figure out how this equipment functions
    v.i.Intransitive VerbTo operate or perform in a specified way.
    The brain functions differently when we are asleep.

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    • They refer to things like body parts, bodily functions, and sexual acts.

      They refer to things like body parts, bodily functions, and sexual acts.

    • They refer to things like body parts, bodily functions, and sexual acts.

      They refer to things like body parts, bodily functions, and sexual acts.

    B1

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    • Because alcohol is a depressant, the area in the brain controlling basic life functions like breathing and heart rate begin to shut down.

      Because alcohol is a depressant, the area in the brain controlling basic life functions like breathing and heart rate begin to shut down.

    • the area in the brain controlling basic life functions like breathing and heart rate begin to shut down.

      the area in the brain controlling basic life functions like breathing and heart rate begin to shut down.

    B1

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    • White fat cells have many functions,

      White fat cells have many functions,

    B1

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    • There are receptors for GLP-1 in cells all throughout the body that serve different functions when triggered by the hormone.

      There are receptors for GLP-1 in cells all throughout the body that serve different functions when triggered by the hormone.

    • that serve different functions

      that serve different functions

    B2

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    • Basically, a totally different group of genes than what the Swedish team found, although at least some of those genes had similar functions.

      Basically, a totally different group of genes than what the Swedish team found, although at least some of those genes had similar functions.

    • although at least some of those genes had similar functions.

      although at least some of those genes had similar functions.

    B1

    Inside the Making of an AI Chip | WSJ Tech Behind

    06:29Inside the Making of an AI Chip | WSJ Tech Behind
    • Amazon makes two different AI chips, named for its two essential functions, training and inference.

      Amazon makes two different AI chips, named for its two essential functions, training and inference.

    • named for its two essential functions,

      named for its two essential functions,

    B1

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    • This code defines encryption and decryption functions.

      This code defines encryption and decryption functions.

    • functions.

      functions.

    B1

    The Prestige: Hiding In Plain Sight

    07:38The Prestige: Hiding In Plain Sight
    • You could almost call this film meta-metacinematic in that it functions as a kind of rulebook for how to achieve this immersive effect without seeming deconstructionist, to use Nolan's words.

      You could almost call this film meta-metacinematic in that it functions as a kind of rulebook for how to achieve this immersive effect without seeming deconstructionist, to use Nolan's words.

    • in that it functions as a kind of rule book

      in that it functions as a kind of rule book

    B1

    Watch Jim Lehrer Moderate First Full Presidential Debate

    31:01Watch Jim Lehrer Moderate First Full Presidential Debate
    • And the question is this: many of the legislative functions of the federal government right now are in a state of paralysis as a result of partisan gridlock.

      And the question is this: many of the legislative functions of the federal government right now are in a state of paralysis as a result of partisan gridlock.

    • functions of the federal government right now are in a state of paralysis as a result

      functions of the federal government right now are in a state of paralysis as a result

    B1

    Why kids don’t get as cold as adults

    05:07Why kids don’t get as cold as adults
    • White fat cells have many functions.

      White fat cells have many functions.

    B1