In this way the computer actually learned the functions required of it and how to best perform them without having to be configured for different software interfaces.

A function that a Vulcan would properly have performed for his commander.

Lectors also had many liturgical functions to perform.

The physical functions of their bodies can perform automatically only the task of using fuel, but cannot obtain that fuel.

Instead, the function performs a memory-write to a system-configured region in host-memory.

Surgical staples are used for the closing of incisions and wounds, a function also performed by sutures.

It also reminds Winston of the past, and of the old verse, but it has one last function to perform.

Its primary function is performing surveillance of U.S. citizens.

But in the end, One's functions performed the task.

For example, a function may retrieve a list of files in a folder and perform some action on each.