Both Uses of
function
in
Harry Potter (#5) and the Order of the Phoenix
- It is this last function that the Ministry has now formalised with the passing of Educational Decree Number Twenty-three, which creates the new position of Hogwarts High Inquisitor.†
Chpt 15 *
- Dumbledore now swooped down upon one of the fragile silver instruments whose function Harry had never known, carried it over to his desk, sat down facing them again and tapped it gently with the tip of his wand.†
Chpt 22
Definition:
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(function as in: Its main function is to...) purpose, job, or natural activity