Functions vs Operations

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

Functions

Top 2000 (comum)

Operations

Top 2000 (comum)
 FunctionsOperations
Pronúncia🇬🇧 //ˈfʌŋkʃənz//🇺🇸 //ˈfʌŋkʃənz//🇬🇧 //ˌɒpəˈreɪʃənz//🇺🇸 //ˈɑpəˌreɪʃənz//
SignificadoRoles or purposes that something has.Tasks or activities, especially in business or military contexts.
ExemploOne of the functions of this software is to analyze data.The company's operations expanded significantly last year.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 2000 (comum)Top 2000 (comum)
Colocaçõesfunction properly, function as, function well, specific functions, mathematical functionsbusiness operations, military operations, daily operations, operations management, corporate operations
Antônimos-disorganization, inefficiency
Erros comunsConfusing 'function' with 'functionality' which refers to the ability or purpose of something., Using 'functions' as a verb; it's a noun in this context., Misunderstanding the plural form; 'functions' can refer to several different roles.Confusing 'operations' with 'operation' when referring to multiple processes., Using 'operation' as a plural instead of 'operations'.
Notas de usoUse 'functions' when discussing the roles of things, often in technical or mathematical contexts. It can also refer to social events in a more informal way.Use 'operations' to describe processes in various fields like business or military. It’s appropriate in both formal and informal contexts.

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Perguntas frequentes: Functions vs Operations

Qual é a diferença entre Functions e Operations?

Functions: Roles or purposes that something has. Operations: Tasks or activities, especially in business or military contexts.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Functions: One of the functions of this software is to analyze data. Operations: The company's operations expanded significantly last year.

Posso usar Functions e Operations de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Functions e Operations 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.