a function of
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1
: something (such as a quality or measurement) that is related to and changes with (something else)
Height is a function of age in children. It increases as their age increases.
2
: something that results from (something else)
His personal problems are a function of his drinking.
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Culture is a function of our evolving humanity, and music will also be the guiding star defining, communicating and celebrating our culture.
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Ron Hart, SPIN, 9 Dec. 2024
The bet here is that Shelton could similarly be persuaded that the Fed’s machinations had nothing at all to do with soaring stock prices, but for now consider the important point Shelton was making: rising wealth is a function of investment.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Others say the private health insurance industry is a function of the design of the United States health care system.
—Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
Whether the city can achieve goals in every area will be, in part, a function of its success with Goal 2: enhancing economic development and achieving fiscal sustainability, city leaders said.
—Jonathan Horwitz, Orange County Register, 26 Nov. 2024
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Ron Hart, SPIN, 9 Dec. 2024
The bet here is that Shelton could similarly be persuaded that the Fed’s machinations had nothing at all to do with soaring stock prices, but for now consider the important point Shelton was making: rising wealth is a function of investment.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Others say the private health insurance industry is a function of the design of the United States health care system.
—Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
Whether the city can achieve goals in every area will be, in part, a function of its success with Goal 2: enhancing economic development and achieving fiscal sustainability, city leaders said.
—Jonathan Horwitz, Orange County Register, 26 Nov. 2024
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“A function of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20function%20of. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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