functioning market

collocation in English

meaningsoffunctionandmarket

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function
noun
uk
/ˈfʌŋk.ʃən/us
/ˈfʌŋk.ʃən/
the natural purpose (of something) or the duty (of ...
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market
noun[C]
uk
/ˈmɑː.kɪt/us
/ˈmɑːr.kɪt/
the people who might want to buy something, or a part of the world where something ...
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(Definition offunctionandmarketfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesoffunctioning market

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This is the case for the paper industry, which has a virtual interest in afunctioningmarketproviding recyclable fibre.
From theCambridge English Corpus
We have a problem with the fact that there is nofunctioningmarkettoday, such as in the case of encryption to protect private interests.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
We need this binding regulation in order to enhance competition and limit risks, both indispensable to afunctioningmarketand safety at sea.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
In the interest of an effectivelyfunctioningmarket, it is necessary that they are afforded the opportunity to join.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
In our view, a properlyfunctioningmarketcould well produce a different result.
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In the absence of afunctioningmarketthis is based on assumption and is clearly unsatisfactory.
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The energy package is hugely important for transparency and afunctioningmarket.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
A direct benefit will be the creation of a free trade zone, the rule of law and afunctioningmarketeconomy.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
It is clear that comprehensive information is a vital prerequisite of any correctlyfunctioningmarket.
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The amendments are along the right lines and will mean the start of a more properlyfunctioningmarket.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
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