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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Referring to the new report, Kaul said the number of cases processed at the state labs is a function of how much evidence is submitted to be tested.
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Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 8 Dec. 2025
The two biggest needs are forward and right back, although that was largely a function of injuries.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Dec. 2025
On the Xs-and-Ods front, defensive play-caller Zak Kuhr majored in Cover 2 and Cover 1, likely a function of playing with a lead and trying to prevent New York from scoring quickly.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 3 Dec. 2025
But the second-round pick quietly put forth a complete effort Sunday beyond the raw numbers on the ground, (35 yards, 13 carries, two touchdowns) — and the lack of emphasis on the run-game was more a function of game situation.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 2 Dec. 2025
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Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 8 Dec. 2025
The two biggest needs are forward and right back, although that was largely a function of injuries.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Dec. 2025
On the Xs-and-Ods front, defensive play-caller Zak Kuhr majored in Cover 2 and Cover 1, likely a function of playing with a lead and trying to prevent New York from scoring quickly.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 3 Dec. 2025
But the second-round pick quietly put forth a complete effort Sunday beyond the raw numbers on the ground, (35 yards, 13 carries, two touchdowns) — and the lack of emphasis on the run-game was more a function of game situation.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 2 Dec. 2025
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“A function of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20function%20of. Accessed 13 Dec. 2025.
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