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the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
e.g. the function of a teacher
e.g. the government must do its part
e.g. play its role
Synonym: function office part
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normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting
e.g. what is your role on the team?
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what something is used for
e.g. the function of an auger is to bore holes
e.g. ballet is beautiful but what use is it?
Synonym: function purpose use
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an actor's portrayal of someone in a play
e.g. she played the part of Desdemona
Synonym: character theatrical role part persona