a detailed method of doing something

1 to perform a task, serve as 2 to work (well, poorly, etc.): n. 1 purpose, use: The computer has a number of important _______ s. 2. A pair (or set) of variables that have a relationship in which defining a value for one of the variables determines the value for the second variable (or others):

an animal that eats only plants:

an explanation, decision about what something means

to show (how something works, its advantages, etc.)

any segment of time, long or short, that forms part of a longer segment and is notable for particular qualities or characteristics

exact, definite, clear: 2 unlike any other, special, unique: n.pl. the _______ s: the particular qualities, the details

eating both animal and plant foods

the possibility of being or doing something, the unrealized capability for something: 2 [U] a measure of electrical capacity

preceding; prior