Function vs Operation

Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.

Function

Top 1000 (muito comum)B1noun

Operation

Top 2000 (comum)B1noun
Mais comum: Function
 FunctionOperation
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/ˈfʌŋkʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈfʌŋkʃn/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˌɒpəˈreɪʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌɑːpəˈreɪʃn/"]/
SignificadoO que algo faz ou para que serve.What something does or is used for.Uma tarefa ou atividade realizada para atingir um objetivo.A task or activity that is done to achieve a goal.
ExemploThe main function of the heart is to pump blood throughout the body.The operation was scheduled for early morning.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFRB1B1
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõesimportant, useful, valuable, have, carry out, fulfil/​fulfill, charity, official, social, hold, attend, go to, roommajor, minor, small, have, undergo, come through, during a/​the operation, operation for, operation on, big, large-scale, major, begin, launch, mount, during a/​the operation, a theatre/​theater of operations, big, large-scale, major, begin, launch, mount, during a/​the operation, a theatre/​theater of operations, big, large-scale, major, begin, launch, mount, during a/​the operation, a theatre/​theater of operations, effective, efficient, smooth, come into, bring something into, put something into, during operation, in operation, in full operation, into full operation, big, large-scale, major, begin, launch, mount, during a/​the operation, a theatre/​theater of operations
Antônimosdysfunction, malfunctiondisruption, inaction
Erros comuns'Function' is confused with 'functional' — they are different., Using 'function' when 'purpose' is more appropriate., Incorrectly pluralizing 'function' when referring to it in general terms.'Operation' used incorrectly to mean 'operation table' or 'operation room'., Confused with 'operation' as a synonym for 'procedure' in informal settings., Omitting the noun that follows 'operation', e.g., saying 'operation is' instead of 'operation of machinery is'.
Notas de usoUse 'função' ao discutir o que algo deve fazer. É apropriado em contextos técnicos, acadêmicos ou do dia a dia, mas evite em conversas muito informais.Use 'function' when discussing what something is supposed to do. It's appropriate in technical, academic, or everyday contexts, but avoid it in very casual conversations.Usado em vários contextos como negócios, militar e matemática. Pode parecer muito formal para conversas casuais.Used in various contexts such as business, military, and mathematics. It may seem too formal for casual conversation.

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Perguntas frequentes: Function vs Operation

Qual é a diferença entre Function e Operation?

Function: What something does or is used for. Operation: A task or activity that is done to achieve a goal.

Qual é mais comum: Function e Operation?

Function é a mais comum no inglês do dia a dia.

Function e Operation estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Function: B1, Operation: B1 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Function e Operation?

Function: noun, Operation: noun.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Function: The main function of the heart is to pump blood throughout the body. Operation: The operation was scheduled for early morning.

Posso usar Function e Operation de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Function e Operation são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.

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