established function

[/ɪˈstæblɪʃt ˈfʌŋkʃən/]
noun phrasepl: established functions
função estabelecida
1. A role, duty, or purpose that has been officially recognized, accepted, or set in place over time
The established function of the parliament is to create and pass legislation.
A função estabelecida do parlamento é criar e aprovar legislação.
2. In mathematics and computer science, a function that is predefined and recognized by a system or programming language
The 'print' function is an established function in most programming languages.
A função 'print' é uma função estabelecida na maioria das linguagens de programação.
3. A customary or traditional responsibility that has become standard practice in an organization or institution
One of the established functions of human resources is to handle employee recruitment.
Uma das funções estabelecidas de recursos humanos é lidar com recrutamento de funcionários.
In Brazilian institutional contexts, 'função estabelecida' is commonly used in legal documents, organizational charts, and government communications to denote official roles. In the USA, this term is frequently employed in technical documentation, business management, and academic settings to describe standardized procedures and recognized responsibilities.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
standard functionrecognized roledefined purposeconventional dutypredetermined function
Antonyms / Antônimos
emerging functionundefined roleimprovised functionnovel function

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
função estabelecida
Standard usage in formal and technical contexts
São Paulo
função estabelecida
Common in business and governmental discourse
Rio de Janeiro
função estabelecida
Used in administrative and institutional contexts
Portugal
função estabelecida
Equivalent usage in formal Portuguese; sometimes 'função consagrada' for traditional roles

Related Words

functionroleresponsibilitydutypurposeprocedureprotocolinstitution

Related Idioms & Phrases

fulfill an established function
within the established function
beyond the established function
the established function of something
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