function key

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: any of a set of keys on a computer keyboard that have or can be programmed to have special functions

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The first known use of function key was circa 1964

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function key

noun

English Language Learners Definition of function key

: any one of a set of keys on a computer keyboard that have special uses

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function key

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Kids Definition of function key

: any of a set of keys on a computer keyboard with special functions

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