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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That dissonance is a function of how eating less meat has been wrapped in a conscientious and moral sheen.
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Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 24 Mar. 2025
The fundamental mistake in market entry today is assuming that expansion is a function of execution rather than adaptation.
—Rebecca Takada, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Participatory art has always had to contend with risks in its orchestration and its reception—a function of its character bridging (or confronting) various publics.
—Fabiola Iza, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2025
Its behavior is purely a function of its training environment.
—Craig S. Smith, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
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Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 24 Mar. 2025
The fundamental mistake in market entry today is assuming that expansion is a function of execution rather than adaptation.
—Rebecca Takada, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Participatory art has always had to contend with risks in its orchestration and its reception—a function of its character bridging (or confronting) various publics.
—Fabiola Iza, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2025
Its behavior is purely a function of its training environment.
—Craig S. Smith, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
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“A function of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20function%20of. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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