Overview of noun functioning

The noun functioning has 1 sense

• operation, functioning, performance -- (process or manner of functioning or operating; "the power of its engine determines its operation"; "the plane's operation in high winds"; "they compared the cooking performance of each oven"; "the jet's performance conformed to high standards")

Overview of verb function

The verb function has 3 senses

• function, work, operate, go, run -- (perform as expected when applied; "The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in"; "Does this old car still run well?"; "This old radio doesn't work anymore")


• serve, function -- (serve a purpose, role, or function; "The tree stump serves as a table"; "The female students served as a control group"; "This table would serve very well"; "His freedom served him well"; "The table functions as a desk")


• officiate, function -- (perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function; "His wife officiated as his private secretary")

Overview of adj functioning

The adj functioning has 1 sense

• functioning -- (performing or able to perform its regular function; "a functioning flashlight")