sole function

collocation in English

meaningsofsoleandfunction

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sole
adjective[before noun]
uk
/səʊl/us
/soʊl/
being one ...
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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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(Definition ofsoleandfunctionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofsole function

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Thesolefunctionof a green manure species is to enhance soil fertility and improve nutrient cycling.
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This, however, does not mean that their role as a glial monorail is theirsolefunction.
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There are also a number of non-fire-resistant doors, whosesolefunctionis to facilitate the independent use of the exhibition spaces by creating visual and acoustic barriers.
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Regarding cytochromes c, for a long time theirsolefunctionwas assumed to be electron transfer from one to another of the mitochondrial electron transport complexes.
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It is, after all, a friendly society whosesolefunctionis to distribute benefits among its members.
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In addition, there are 44 social fund inspectors whosesolefunctionis to undertake second-tier reviews.
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Or will it be a team of qualified people whosesolefunctionwill be to visit schools to appraise teachers ability?
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Itssolefunctionin this respect was to allocate research money other than those awards, in the various subjects for which it was responsible.
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This is thesolefunctionwhich we have to perform.
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We have a team dedicated to onesolefunctionin which they are experts.
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Theirsolefunctionis to provide an independent second-tier review of decisions made by social fund officers.
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Hersolefunctionhenceforth can be none other than that of the middleman.
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Some public authorities'solefunctionis to supply a service.
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The building societies'solefunctionis to lend money for house purchase.
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However, that assumed that thesolefunctionof dog wardens would be to collect strays.
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Theirsolefunctionwas the study of scientific problems and the giving of scientific advice.
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That is thesolefunctionof the judge at a trial.
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