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Definition of ceiling function - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
mathematicsTECH. function mapping a number to the smallest greater integerTECH.
- The ceiling function of 4.2 is 5.
- In this case, the ceiling function of 3.7 is 4.
- The ceiling function rounds 2.1 up to 3.
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Expressions with ceiling
invisible barrier preventing certain groups from advancing in a hierarchy
Despite her qualifications, she felt the glass ceiling in her corporate career.
cap on earnings in a specific context
The league imposed an income ceiling on player salaries.
barrier to career advancement for Asians
She faced a bamboo ceiling in her company despite her qualifications.
invisible barrier blocking women's advancement in military or police
She hit the brass ceiling despite her qualifications.
increase a limit or maximum level
The government plans to lift the ceiling on spending.
break through barriers to advancement
She worked hard to smash the glass ceiling in her industry.
get very angry suddenly
When he saw the mess, he hit the ceiling.
set a maximum limit on something
The government decided to put a ceiling on rent prices.
increasing very quickly and significantly
The prices went through the ceiling after the announcement.
reach a point where progress is blocked by unfair limits
She hit the glass ceiling and couldn't get promoted.
fan attached to a ceiling for moving air
The ceiling fan keeps the room cool.
lift the maximum allowable level
The government plans to raise the ceiling on tax deductions.
cloudy sky that looks gray
The weather forecast predicts a gray ceiling for the entire day.
secondary ceiling fixed below the main ceiling to hide pipes or wires
The office installed a false ceiling to conceal cables and air ducts.
ceiling that curves upward forming one arch or several arches
Sunlight poured in through the windows beneath the vaulted ceiling.
express strong reaction to great pain, fear, or happiness
They had to scrape him off the ceiling after the accident.
try many ideas to see which one works
In the meeting, we threw spaghetti at the ceiling to find a solution.
light fixture with a hidden light source
The ceiling dome softly illuminated the room.
lights or light fixtures fixed directly to the ceiling surface
The new ceiling lighting makes the living room feel brighter and more welcoming.
round decoration placed on ceiling
The chandelier hung from a beautiful ceiling rose.
secondary ceiling hung below the main ceiling
The office has a drop ceiling to hide the wires.
ceiling finish resembling popcorn
They decided to remove the popcorn ceiling during the renovation.
maximum interest rate allowed on a loan
The ceiling rate on the mortgage is 5%.
maximum amount a government can legally borrow
Congress voted to increase the debt ceiling.
Expressions with function
run smoothly, predictably, without problems
With regular maintenance, these machines function like clockwork all year.
task or operation that is easy to perform
Cooking pasta is a simple function of boiling water.
room in a venue kept for events such as parties or meetings
They booked the hotel function room for the wedding reception.
gathering for social purposes
The company hosted a social function for its employees.
critical role or task in a system
The manager performs a vital function in the company.
natural process of a living body
Digestion is a crucial bodily function for nutrient absorption.
social event organized by an employer for employees
The annual work function was held at a fancy restaurant.
role of deciding disputes and interpreting law carried out by courts
The constitution separates the judicial function from legislative and executive powers.
process of changing from one state or condition to another
The system's switching function was activated during the power outage.
social event organized for company employees
The annual dinner is a popular staff function.
stop working or operating as expected
During the storm, several traffic lights ceased to function.
role or department that helps main activities run smoothly
Human resources is often considered a support function in many companies.
control key or switch that activates a specific feature or operation
Press the function button to turn on the camera’s night mode.
key on a keyboard that performs special or programmable actions
Press the function key to open the menu.
tool in software that lets users look for specific stored data
Use the search function to find old emails quickly.
depend on or be determined by another thing
The price will be a function of demand.
working of the intestines in moving and removing solid body waste
After the surgery, the doctor carefully monitored his bowel function.
overall work and activity of the brain that supports thoughts and actions
Exercise and good sleep can improve brain function over time.
function provided as part of a programming language
The print() is a common built-in function in many languages.
degree-three polynomial, often written ax^3 + bx^2 + cx + d
Its graph comes from a cubic function with three real roots.
set of input values for a function
The domain of a function determines its input range.
mathematical function where the variable is in the exponent
The exponential function increases rapidly as x gets larger.
department in an organization that manages money, budgets, and financial reports
The company is strengthening its finance function to support rapid growth.
medical check that measures how well a body organ works
The doctor ordered a liver function test after reviewing the blood results.
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- French:fonction plafond, ...
- German:Aufrundungsfunktion, ...
- Italian:funzione ceil, ...
- Spanish:función techo, ...
- Portuguese:função teto, ...
- Chinese:上取整函数, ...
- Japanese:天井関数, ...
- Arabic:دَالَّةُ السَّقْف, ...
- Hebrew:פוּנְקְצְיָת הַגַּג, ...
- Russian:потолочная функция, ...
- Ukrainian:функція стелі, ...
- Hindi:सीलिंग फलन, ...
- Bengali:সিলিং ফাংশন, ...
- Catalan:funció de sostre, ...
- Czech:stropní funkce, ...
- Danish:loftsfunktion, ...
- Dutch:plafondfunctie, ...
- Greek:συνάρτηση οροφής, ...
- Hungarian:mennyezetfüggvény, ...
- Khmer:អនុគមន៍ពិដាន, ...
- Korean:천장 함수, ...
- Persian:تابع سقف, ...
- Polish:funkcja sufitowa, ...
- Portuguese (BR):função teto, ...
- Romanian:funcția plafon, ...
- Swedish:takfunktion, ...
- Thai:ฟังก์ชันเพดาน, ...
- Turkish:tavan fonksiyonu, ...
- Vietnamese:hàm trần, ...
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