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function vs operator

operator vs function

function and operator both are nouns.

function is a verb but operator is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
function Yes No Yes No
operator Yes No No No
As nouns, operator is a hyponym of function; that is, operator is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than function:
  • function: (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
  • operator: (mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation
Other hyponyms of function include multinomial, polynomial, expansion, inverse function, Kronecker delta, metric, metric function, transformation, isometry, circular function, trigonometric function, threshold function, exponential, exponential function, linear function, onto function, surjection, surjective function, homothecy, homothety.
function (noun) operator (noun)
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group an agent that operates some apparatus or machine
what something is used for someone who owns or operates a business
a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program a shrewd or unscrupulous person who knows how to circumvent difficulties
a formal or official social gathering or ceremony of people a speculator who trades aggressively on stock or commodity markets
a formal or official social gathering or ceremony (mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation
(mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
a relation such that one thing is dependent on another
function (verb) operator (verb)
perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function
perform as expected when applied
serve a purpose, role, or function
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