Function

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-011866",
  "term": "Function",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. The roles played by the biotic and abiotic components of ecosystems in driving the processes that sustain the ecosystem.\n\n2. A mathematical relationship between variables.\n\n3. A group of related activities and/or projects for which an organizational unit is responsible. This is also the principal purpose a program is intended to serve.\n\n4. The characteristic action or specific purpose of an organization or person.\n\n5. Performance characteristic.\n\n6. A role that wetlands serve, which is of value to society or environment.",
  "subject": "Policy and guidance",
  "references": [
    "Nearshore Terrestrial Ecosystems Glossary",
    "Modeling Glossary",
    "Program Evaluation Glossary",
    "Records Glossary",
    "Environmental Management System Glossary",
    "Glossary of Wetland Bioassessment Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/function/"
}