ROLE Synonyms
There are 15 hypernyms of the word role. (close relations)
Definition of ROLE
roles
Best Alternative Words for ROLE
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| function | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function) • what something is used for • the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group • a relation such that one thing is dependent on another • a formal or official social gathering or ceremony • a formal or official social gathering or ceremony of people • a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program verb • perform as expected when applied • serve a purpose, role, or function • perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function | ||||||||
| part | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • something determined in relation to something that includes it • something less than the whole of a human artifact • a portion of a natural object • that which concerns a person with regard to a particular role or situation • the extended spatial location of something • the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group • an actor's portrayal of someone in a play • assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group • one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole • a line of scalp that can be seen when sections of hair are combed in opposite directions • the melody carried by a particular voice or instrument in polyphonic music • the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result • an item that is an instance of some type adverb • to some extent; in some degree; not wholly verb • go one's own way; move apart • discontinue an association or relation; go different ways • depart for someplace • move or break apart • force, take, or pull apart | ||||||||
| capacity | nounn | |||||||
noun • capability to perform or produce • the susceptibility of something to a particular treatment • the amount that can be contained • the maximum production possible • a specified function • (computer science) the amount of information (in bytes) that can be stored on a disk drive • an electrical phenomenon whereby an electric charge is stored • the power to learn or retain knowledge; in law, the ability to understand the facts and significance of your behavior • tolerance for alcohol | ||||||||
| duty | nounn | |||||||
noun • the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force • work that you are obliged to perform for moral or legal reasons • a government tax on imports or exports | ||||||||
| job | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money • a Jewish hero in the Old Testament who maintained his faith in God in spite of afflictions that tested him • a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee • any long-suffering person who withstands affliction without despairing • a workplace; as in the expression `on the job' • a book in the Old Testament containing Job's pleas to God about his afflictions and God's reply • an object worked on; a result produced by working • the responsibility to do something • the performance of a piece of work • a damaging piece of work • a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved • (computer science) a program application that may consist of several steps but is a single logical unit • a crime (especially a robbery) verb • profit privately from public office and official business • arranged for contracted work to be done by others • work occasionally • invest at a risk | ||||||||
| position | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the particular portion of space occupied by something • a point occupied by troops for tactical reasons • a way of regarding situations or topics etc. • the arrangement of the body and its limbs • the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society • a job in an organization • the spatial property of a place where or way in which something is situated • the appropriate or customary location • (in team sports) the role assigned to an individual player • the act of putting something in a certain place • a condition or position in which you find yourself • a rationalized mental attitude • an opinion that is held in opposition to another in an argument or dispute • an item on a list or in a sequence • the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another • the act of positing; an assumption taken as a postulate or axiom verb • cause to be in an appropriate place, state, or relation • put into a certain place or abstract location | ||||||||
| responsibility | nounn | |||||||
noun • the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force • the proper sphere or extent of your activities • a form of trustworthiness; the trait of being answerable to someone for something or being responsible for one's conduct | ||||||||
| task | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted • a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee verb • assign a task to • use to the limit | ||||||||
| character | nounn | |||||||
noun • an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story) • a characteristic property that defines the apparent individual nature of something • the inherent complex of attributes that determines a persons moral and ethical actions and reactions • an actor's portrayal of someone in a play • a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities) • good repute • a formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person's qualifications and dependability • a written symbol that is used to represent speech • (genetics) an attribute (structural or functional) that is determined by a gene or group of genes verb • engrave or inscribe characters on | ||||||||
| office | nounn | |||||||
noun • place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed • an administrative unit of government • the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group • (of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power • professional or clerical workers in an office • a religious rite or service prescribed by ecclesiastical authorities • a job in an organization | ||||||||
| persona | nounn | |||||||
noun • an actor's portrayal of someone in a play • (Jungian psychology) a personal facade that one presents to the world | ||||||||
| purpose | nounn | |||||||
noun • an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions • what something is used for • the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose verb • propose or intend • reach a decision | ||||||||
| use | verb, adverbv, adv | |||||||
noun • the act of using • what something is used for • a particular service • (economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing • (psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition • exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage • (law) the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property verb • put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose • take or consume (regularly or habitually) • use up, consume fully • seek or achieve an end by using to one's advantage • avail oneself to • habitually do something or be in a certain state or place (use only in the past tense) | ||||||||
| theatrical role | nounn | |||||||
noun • an actor's portrayal of someone in a play | ||||||||
