Function vs. Capacity

Function vs. Capacity — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Function and Capacity

Functionnoun

What something does or is used for.

Capacitynoun

The ability to hold, receive or absorb

Functionnoun

A professional or official position.

Capacitynoun

A measure of such ability; volume

Functionnoun

An official or social occasion.

Capacitynoun

The maximum amount that can be held

It was hauling a capacity load.The orchestra played to a capacity crowd.
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Functionnoun

A relation where one thing is dependent on another for its existence, value, or significance.

Capacitynoun

Capability; the ability to perform some task

Functionnoun

(mathematics) A relation in which each element of the domain is associated with exactly one element of the codomain.

Capacitynoun

The maximum that can be produced.

Functionnoun

(computing) A routine that receives zero or more arguments and may return a result.

Capacitynoun

Mental ability; the power to learn

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Functionnoun

(biology) The physiological activity of an organ or body part.

Capacitynoun

A faculty; the potential for growth and development

Functionnoun

(chemistry) The characteristic behavior of a chemical compound.

Capacitynoun

A role; the position in which one functions

Functionnoun

(anthropology) The role of a social practice in the continued existence of the group.

Capacitynoun

Legal authority (to make an arrest for example)

Functionverb

(intransitive) To have a function.

Capacitynoun

Electrical capacitance.

Functionverb

(intransitive) To carry out a function; to be in action.

Capacitynoun

(operations) The maximum that can be produced on a machine or in a facility or group.

Its capacity rating was 150 tons per hour, but its actual maximum capacity was 200 tons per hour.

Functionnoun

a mathematical relation such that each element of one set is associated with at least one element of another set

Capacityadjective

Filling the allotted space.

There will be a capacity crowd at Busch stadium for the sixth game.

Functionnoun

what something is used for;

the function of an auger is to bore holesballet is beautiful but what use is it?

Capacitynoun

ability to perform or produce

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 role

Capacitynoun

the susceptibility of something to a particular treatment;

the capability of a metal to be fused

Functionnoun

a relation such that one thing is dependent on another;

height is a function of ageprice is a function of supply and demand

Capacitynoun

the amount that can be contained;

the gas tank has a capacity of 12 gallons

Functionnoun

a formal or official social gathering or ceremony;

it was a black-tie function

Capacitynoun

the maximum production possible;

the plant is working at 80 per cent capacity

Functionnoun

a vaguely specified social event;

the party was quite an affairan occasion arranged to honor the presidenta seemingly endless round of social functions

Capacitynoun

a specified function;

he was employed in the capacity of directorhe should be retained in his present capacity at a higher salary

Functionnoun

a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program

Capacitynoun

(computer science) the amount of information (in bytes) that can be stored on a disk drive;

the capacity of a hard disk drive is usually expressed in megabytes

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 anymore

Capacitynoun

an electrical phenomenon whereby an electric charge is stored

Functionverb

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 desk

Capacitynoun

the power to learn or retain knowledge; in law, the ability to understand the facts and significance of your behavior

Functionverb

perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function;

His wife officiated as his private secretary

Capacitynoun

tolerance for alcohol;

he had drunk beyond his capacity