function display

function Noun

— Something or someone's function is its purpose or its job. The army sometimes performs a policing function. — A function is an organised event. I met Sylvia at a church function last week. — If mathX/math is a function of mathY/math, then mathX/math exists because of or is affected by mathY/math The speed of the computer is a function of its main processor. When you see, mathY=f(X)/math, you read it, "mathY/math is a function of mathX/math". Here the value of mathY/math depends on the value assigned to the variable mathX/math.

function Verb

— If something is functioning, it is working and is not completely broken. Her heart stopped, but her brain continued to function. — If something functions as mathX/math, it does the job of mathX/math. In this sentence, "sentence" functions as the subject.

display Noun

— A display is an exhibition, an arrangement, or a show. Mom thought the department store's display of lingerie was indecent. Little Jimmie toppled the display of model airplanes. The ceramic, wood, and fabric art displays are very attractive. Too many displays will confuse our customers. — A display is a computer screen. The output is visible on the display.

display Verb

— If you display something, you arrange it so that people can see it. Display means to exhibit, or to show. The players will display their best skills at tonight's game.