Procedure vs. Function
The main difference is that Procedure is a standard process or way of doing certain things and usually the function is result of that process or the goal which was set to achieve through performing certain procedures. For example the function of knife is to cut and the procedure of cutting is performed by holding the knife and putting its Sharpe edge against the surface to be cut. In the same way a court performs the function of bringing justice through the procedure of trials and arguments.
Key Differences
Procedure is a way of doing things while function is the thing being done.
Procedure is a standard way, if it changes it will be altogether another procedure the end results can be same. But if a function is changed it will be a new function completely and ther end result will be changed as well.
A function is objective or goal of a society or Machine while a Procedure is the way of doing things.
Harlon Moss
May 26, 2015
A procedure is an English literature word while functions are mathematical terms as well.
Janet White
May 26, 2015
A procedure may be completed without performing the function but a function can never be achieved without procedures.
Aimie Carlson
May 26, 2015
A function can be performed through a Different of procedures.
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Procedure and Function Definitions
Procedure
A manner of proceeding; a way of performing or effecting something
Standard procedure.
Function
A person's role or occupation
In my function as chief editor.
Procedure
A series of steps taken to accomplish an end
A medical procedure.
Evacuation procedures.
Function
(Biology) The physiological activity of an organ or body part
The heart's function is to pump blood.
Procedure
(Computers) A set of instructions that performs a specific task; a subroutine or function.
Function
(Computers) A procedure within an application.
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Procedure
A set of established forms or methods for conducting the affairs of an organized body such as a business, club, or government.
Function
An official ceremony or a formal social occasion
Disliked attending receptions and other company functions.
Procedure
(Law) The set of rules under which litigation is conducted, especially in contrast to the set of substantive legal principles that determine the merits of legal controversies and disputes.
Function
Something closely related to another thing and dependent on it for its existence, value, or significance
Growth is a function of nutrition.
Procedure
A particular method for performing a task.
Function
A variable so related to another that for each value assumed by one there is a value determined for the other.
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Procedure
A series of small tasks or steps taken to accomplish an end.
Function
A rule of correspondence between two sets such that there is exactly one element in the second set assigned to each element in the first set. Also called mapping.
Procedure
(uncountable) The set of established forms or methods of an organized body for accomplishing a certain task or tasks.
Ensure that you follow procedure when accessing customers' personal information.
Function
To have or perform a function; serve
Functioned as ambassador.
Procedure
The steps taken in an action or other legal proceeding.
Function
To deal with or overcome the challenges of everyday life
For weeks after his friend's funeral he simply could not function.
Procedure
(obsolete) That which results; issue; product.
Function
What something does or is used for.
Procedure
(computing) A subroutine or function coded to perform a specific task, but does not return a value.
Function
A professional or official position.
Procedure
(medicine) A surgical operation.
Function
An official or social occasion.
Procedure
The act or manner of proceeding or moving forward; progress; process; operation; conduct.
Function
Something which is dependent on or stems from another thing; a result or concomitant.
Procedure
A step taken; an act performed; a proceeding; the steps taken in an action or other legal proceeding.
Function
A relation where one thing is dependent on another for its existence, value, or significance.
Procedure
That which results; issue; product.
Function
(mathematics) A relation in which each element of the domain is associated with exactly one element of the codomain. Category:en:Functions
Procedure
A particular course of action intended to achieve a result;
The procedure of obtaining a driver's license
It was a process of trial and error
Function
(computing) A routine that receives zero or more arguments and may return a result.
Procedure
A process or series of acts especially of a practical or mechanical nature involved in a particular form of work;
The operations in building a house
Certain machine tool operations
Function
(biology) The physiological activity of an organ or body part.
Procedure
A set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program
Function
(chemistry) The characteristic behavior of a chemical compound.
Procedure
A mode of conducting legal and parliamentary proceedings
Function
(anthropology) The role of a social practice in the continued existence of the group.
Function
(intransitive) To have a function.
Function
(intransitive) To carry out a function; to be in action.
Function
The act of executing or performing any duty, office, or calling; performance.
Function
The appropriate action of any special organ or part of an animal or vegetable organism; as, the function of the heart or the limbs; the function of leaves, sap, roots, etc.; life is the sum of the functions of the various organs and parts of the body.
Function
The natural or assigned action of any power or faculty, as of the soul, or of the intellect; the exertion of an energy of some determinate kind.
As the mind opens, and its functions spread.
Function
The course of action which peculiarly pertains to any public officer in church or state; the activity appropriate to any business or profession.
Tradesmen . . . going about their functions.
The malady which made him incapable of performing hisregal functions.
Function
A quantity so connected with another quantity, that if any alteration be made in the latter there will be a consequent alteration in the former. Each quantity is said to be a function of the other. Thus, the circumference of a circle is a function of the diameter. If x be a symbol to which different numerical values can be assigned, such expressions as x2, 3x, Log. x, and Sin. x, are all functions of x.
Function
A religious ceremony, esp. one particularly impressive and elaborate.
Every solemn function' performed with the requirements of the liturgy.
Function
A public or social ceremony or gathering; a festivity or entertainment, esp. one somewhat formal.
This function, which is our chief social event.
Function
To execute or perform a function; to transact one's regular or appointed business.
Function
A mathematical relation such that each element of one set is associated with at least one element of another set
Function
What something is used for;
The function of an auger is to bore holes
Ballet is beautiful but what use is it?
Function
The actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group;
The function of a teacher
The government must do its part
Play its role
Function
A relation such that one thing is dependent on another;
Height is a function of age
Price is a function of supply and demand
Function
A formal or official social gathering or ceremony;
It was a black-tie function
Function
A vaguely specified social event;
The party was quite an affair
An occasion arranged to honor the president
A seemingly endless round of social functions
Function
A set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program
Function
Perform as expected when applied;
The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in
Does this old car still run well?
This old radio doesn't work anymore
Function
Serve a purpose, role, or function;
The tree stump serves as a table
The female students served as a control group
This table would serve very well
His freedom served him well
The table functions as a desk
Function
Perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function;
His wife officiated as his private secretary
What is Procedure?
A procedure is a specific way of performing certain functions. It is a standard process which follows an array of steps in specific order and then brings the result. Procedures are usually an official way of performing certain tasks, the court procedure, the clinical trial etc. A procedure can end without being successful.
What is Function?
A function is a set of process which may or may not bring about a change. A function comprises of starting elements and end results. For example the function of a sewing machine is to sew cloth with the thread. A machine can have many functions as well. Like a computer which uses the binary code language and performs the tasks we command or a human body which functions to survive and provide proper oxygen supply to all the tissues.
