Function vs. Notion

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

Functionnoun

What something does or is used for.

Notionnoun

Mental apprehension of whatever may be known, thought, or imagined; idea, concept.

Functionnoun

A professional or official position.

Notionnoun

A sentiment; an opinion.

Functionnoun

An official or social occasion.

Notionnoun

(obsolete) Sense; mind.

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Functionnoun

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

Notionnoun

(colloquial) An invention; an ingenious device; a knickknack.

Yankee notions

Functionnoun

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

Notionnoun

Any small article used in sewing and haberdashery, such as a button or zipper.

Functionnoun

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

Notionnoun

(colloquial) Inclination; intention; disposition.

I have a notion to do it.
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Functionnoun

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

Notionnoun

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed;

his impression of her was favorablewhat are your feelings about the crisis?it strengthened my belief in his sincerityI had a feeling that she was lying

Functionnoun

(chemistry) The characteristic behavior of a chemical compound.

Notionnoun

a general inclusive concept

Functionnoun

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

Notionnoun

an odd or fanciful or capricious idea;

the theatrical notion of disguise is associated with disaster in his storieshe had a whimsy about flying to the moonwhimsy can be humorous to someone with time to enjoy it

Functionverb

(intransitive) To have a function.

Notionnoun

(usually plural) small personal articles or clothing or sewing items;

buttons and needles are notions

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 role

Functionnoun

a relation such that one thing is dependent on another;

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

Functionnoun

a formal or official social gathering or ceremony;

it was a black-tie function

Functionnoun

a vaguely specified social event;

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

Functionnoun

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 anymore

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

Functionverb

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

His wife officiated as his private secretary