Capability vs. Function
Difference Between Capability and Function
Capabilitynoun
the power or ability to generate an outcome
Functionnoun
What something does or is used for.
Capabilitynoun
the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally;
he worked to the limits of his capabilityFunctionnoun
A professional or official position.
Capabilitynoun
the susceptibility of something to a particular treatment;
the capability of a metal to be fusedFunctionnoun
An official or social occasion.
Capabilitynoun
an aptitude that may be developed
Functionnoun
A relation where one thing is dependent on another for its existence, value, or significance.
Functionnoun
(mathematics) A relation in which each element of the domain is associated with exactly one element of the codomain.
Functionnoun
(computing) A routine that receives zero or more arguments and may return a result.
Functionnoun
(biology) The physiological activity of an organ or body part.
Functionnoun
(chemistry) The characteristic behavior of a chemical compound.
Functionnoun
(anthropology) The role of a social practice in the continued existence of the group.
Functionverb
(intransitive) To have a function.
Functionverb
(intransitive) To carry out a function; to be in action.
Functionnoun
a mathematical relation such that each element of one set is associated with at least one element of another set
Functionnoun
what something is used for;
the function of an auger is to bore holesballet is beautiful but what use is it?Functionnoun
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 roleFunctionnoun
a relation such that one thing is dependent on another;
height is a function of ageprice is a function of supply and demandFunctionnoun
a formal or official social gathering or ceremony;
it was a black-tie functionFunctionnoun
a vaguely specified social event;
the party was quite an affairan occasion arranged to honor the presidenta seemingly endless round of social functionsFunctionnoun
a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program
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 anymoreFunctionverb
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
