Responsibility vs. Function
Difference Between Responsibility and Function
Responsibilitynoun
The state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable.
Responsibility is a heavy burden.Functionnoun
What something does or is used for.
Responsibilitynoun
A duty, obligation or liability for which someone is held accountable.
Why didn't you clean the house? That was your responsibility!The responsibility of the great states is to serve and not to dominate the world - Harry S. TrumanFunctionnoun
A professional or official position.
Responsibilitynoun
(military) The obligation to carry forward an assigned task to a successful conclusion. With responsibility goes authority to direct and take the necessary action to ensure success.
Functionnoun
An official or social occasion.
Responsibilitynoun
(military) The obligation for the proper custody, care, and safekeeping of property or funds entrusted to the possession or supervision of an individual.
Functionnoun
A relation where one thing is dependent on another for its existence, value, or significance.
Responsibilitynoun
the social force that binds you to your obligations and the courses of action demanded by that force;
we must instill a sense of duty in our childrenevery right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a dutyFunctionnoun
(mathematics) A relation in which each element of the domain is associated with exactly one element of the codomain.
Responsibilitynoun
the proper sphere or extent of your activities;
it was his province to take care of himselfFunctionnoun
(computing) A routine that receives zero or more arguments and may return a result.
Responsibilitynoun
a form of trustworthiness; the trait of being answerable to someone for something or being responsible for one's conduct;
he holds a position of great responsibilityFunctionnoun
(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
