a function of
idiom
1
: something (such as a quality or measurement) that is related to and changes with (something else)
Height is a function of age in children. It increases as their age increases.
2
: something that results from (something else)
His personal problems are a function of his drinking.
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If the odds of an American male claiming one of tennis’ four marquee titles have improved somewhat in recent years, that’s largely a function of the dissolution of the Big Three.
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 23 May 2025
Along the way, the Thunder superstar notched the highest individual plus/minus in NBA history, which was a function of his two-way impact.
—Nick Crain, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Goetz said that’s a function of the nature of audience tracking.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
The increase in cardinals is a function of Francis' efforts to expand the reach of the church, and one result is that 80% of current cardinals were appointed by him.
—John Bacon, USA Today, 9 May 2025
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 23 May 2025
Along the way, the Thunder superstar notched the highest individual plus/minus in NBA history, which was a function of his two-way impact.
—Nick Crain, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Goetz said that’s a function of the nature of audience tracking.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
The increase in cardinals is a function of Francis' efforts to expand the reach of the church, and one result is that 80% of current cardinals were appointed by him.
—John Bacon, USA Today, 9 May 2025
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“A function of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20function%20of. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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