active pharmaceutical ingredient

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000181)

synonyms: active ingredient, active substance, bulk active, pharmacon

An active pharmaceutical ingredient is any substance, compound or subset of substances or compounds in a pharmaceutical drug product which are biologically active when interacting with other components of the drug product, other potential drug products, or the chemistry of the body into which the drug will be applied. [Allotrope]

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active pharmaceutical ingredient function

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000181)

synonyms: active ingredient, active substance, bulk active, pharmacon

An active pharmaceutical ingredient function is a pharmaceutical function of a any substance, compound or subset of substances or compounds in a pharmaceutical drug product which are biologically active when interacting with other components of the drug product, other potential drug products, or the chemistry of the body into which the drug will be applied. [Allotrope]

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cause function

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000079)

A function that when realized contributes to or controls another process. [Allotrope]

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device function

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000058)

A function that effects the behavior within a system boundary. [Allotrope]

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effect function

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000078)

A function that is realized in a process that is being controlled or being contributed by the realization of an agent function. [Allotrope]

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energy function

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000075)

An energy function is a type of function that is realized in an energetic process. [Allotrope]

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environmental function

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000057)

A function that effects something outside of a system boundary. [Allotrope]

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information function

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000077)

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information function

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000077)

An information function is a function that is a process that produces and/or consumes an information content entity. [Allotrope]

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material function

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000076)

A material function is a type of function that is realized in a process that has material entity as input and/or output. [Allotrope]

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to actuate

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000124)

synonyms: actuating function, commencing function, to commence

To commence the flow of energy, signal or material in response to an imported control signal. [NIST]

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to add

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000188)

synonyms: to collect, collecting function, adding function, to add

Function to add a member to an aggregate. [Allotrope]

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to add a member

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000188)

synonyms: to collect, collecting function, adding function, to add

Function to add a member to an aggregate. [Allotrope]

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to adjust

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000202)

To adjust is to change slightly by moving or altering. [Allotrope]

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to allow degree of freedom

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000116)

synonyms: to allow DOF, allowing DOF function, allowing degree of freedom function

To control the movement of a flow by a force external to the device into one or more directions. [NIST]

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to branch

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000104)

synonyms: branching function

To cause a flow (material, energy or signal) to no longer be joined or mixed. [NIST]

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to calculate

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000027)

synonyms: calculation function, calculating function

To calculate is a data transformtion function to solve problems for numbers or quantities. [Allotrope]

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to calculate

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000027)

synonyms: calculation function, calculating function

To calculate is a data transformation function to solve problems for numbers or quantities. [Allotrope]

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to calibrate

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000006)

Function to establish, under specified conditions, the relationship between values of quantities indicated by a measuring instrument, or measuring system, or values represented by a material measure or a reference material, and the corresponding values realized by standards. [IUPAC, Allotrope]

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to calibrate

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000006)

Function to establish, under specified conditions, the relationship between values of quantities indicated by a measuring instrument, or measuring system, or values represented by a material measure or a reference material, and the corresponding values realized by standards. [IUPAC, OSTHUS]

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to calibrate

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000006)

To calibrate is a function to establish, under specified conditions, the relationship between values of quantities indicated by a measuring instrument, or measuring system, or values represented by a material measure or a reference material, and the corresponding values realized by standards. [IUPAC]

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to change

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000127)

synonyms: adjusting function, to adjust, changing function

To adjust the flow of energy, signal, or material in a predetermined and fixed manner. [NIST]

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to change color of material

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000182)

A material function that is to change of material. [Allotrope]

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to clean

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000029)

synonyms: cleaning function

The material processing function to get rid of dirt, impurities, or extraneous unwanted matter. [Allotrope]

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to collect

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000188)

synonyms: to collect, collecting function, adding function, to add

Function to add a member to an aggregate. [Allotrope]

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to collect

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000007)

synonyms: collecting function, adding function, to add

To bring a flow together into one place. [NIST]

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to collect

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000007)

synonyms: collecting function, adding function, to add

Function to add a member to an aggregate or to bring a flow together. [Allotrope]

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to combine

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000195)

synonyms: combining function

The function to make a whole out of many. [Allotrope]

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to communicate

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000045)

synonyms: communicating function, communication function

To communicate is the function to transferring information from one material entity to another. [Allotrope]

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to communicate

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000045)

synonyms: communicating function, communication function

To communicate is the function to transfering information from one material entity to another. [Allotrope]

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to compare

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000206)

synonyms: compare function

To compare is a function to observe or assess the similarities or dissimilarities between two things. [Allotrope]

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to compress

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000209)

synonyms: compressing function

To compress is the function to decrement the volume of a material by applying a force. [Allotrope]

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to condition

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000131)

synonyms: conditioning function

To render a flow appropriate for the desired use. [NIST]

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to connect

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000008)

synonyms: connection function, connecting function

To bring two or more flows (material, energy, signal) together. [NIST]

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to consume

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000009)

synonyms: consuming function, consumption function

The to consume function is a function that is realized in a process where a participant exists at the start of the process but no longer exists at the end of the process. [Allotrope]

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to consume energy

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000093)

synonyms: energy consumption function, consuming energy function

To consume energy is the function to consume energy. [Allotrope]

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to consume information

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000051)

synonyms: to consume data

Process data function is a function that is borne by in a material entity by virtue of its structure. When realized the material entity consumes data. [OBI]

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to consume material

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000184)

synonyms: material consumption function

To consume material is the function to consume material. [Allotrope]

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to contain

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000139)

synonyms: containing function

To keep a flow within limits. [NIST]

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to contain fluids

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000012)

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to contain fluids

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000012)

To contain fluids is a function to contain material in fluid states. [Allotrope]

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to contain gases

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000189)

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to contain gases

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000056)

To contain liquid is the function to contain gaseous material. [Allotrope]

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to contain liquids

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000013)

To contain liquid is the function to contain liquid material. [Allotrope]

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to contain material

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000011)

A contain function is a function to constrain a material entities location in space. [OBI]

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to control

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000014)

synonyms: controlling function

To alter or govern the size or amplitude of a flow (material, energy, signal). [NIST]

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to convert

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000136)

synonyms: to change, changing function, converting function

To change from one form of a flow (material, energy, signal) to another. [NIST]

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to convert a signal

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000053)

synonyms: signal conversion function, converting a signal function

A signal conversion function is an information processor function which transforms a signal into another type of signal. [OBI]

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to convert energy

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000092)

synonyms: energy conversion function, transducer function

A energy function that converts the type of energy. [Allotrope]

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to cool

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000089)

synonyms: cooling function

A function to remove thermal energy. [Allotrope]

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to count

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000036)

synonyms: counting function

To count is to observe the quantitative number of discrete things. [Allotrope]

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to count cells

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000198)

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to count cells

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000198)

To count cells is the function to count cells. [Allotrope]

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to count cells

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#af-fn:AFFN_0000198)

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to couple

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000120)

synonyms: coupling function, to bring together

To join or bring together flows (material, energy, signal) such that the members are still distinguishable from each other. [NIST]

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to cover

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000203)

synonyms: covering function

To cover is a joining function realized when something is joined to a surface in such way that it is preventing some kind of material or energy flow through that surface. [Allotrope]

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to decompose

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000185)

synonyms: decomposition function

To decompose is the function to breakdown a single phase into two or more phases by heating or treatment with acid, alkali or enzymes. [CHMO, Allotrope]

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to decompose

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000185)

synonyms: decomposition function

To decompose is the function to breakdown a single phase into two or more phases by heating or treatment with acid, alkali or enzymes. [Allotrope]

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to decompose

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000185)

synonyms: decomposition function

To decompose is the function to breakdown a single phase into two or more phases by heating or treatment with acid, alkali or enzymes. [CHMO, OSTHUS]

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to decrease

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000126)

synonyms: decreasing function, reducing function, to reduce

To reduce a flow in response to a control signal. [NIST]

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to decrement

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000129)

synonyms: reducing function, to reduce, decrementing function

To reduce a flow in a predetermined and fixed manner. [NIST]

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to deliver

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000002)

synonyms: to deliver material, to import material

To deliver is the function to import material into some system or site. [Allotrope]

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to deliver material

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000002)

synonyms: to deliver material, to import material

To deliver material is the function to transfer a material to or into a destination. [Allotrope]

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to deliver mobile phase

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000003)

To deliver mobile phase is the function to deliver material that is in a mobile phase role. [Allotrope]

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to detect

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000037)

synonyms: detecting function, detection function

To discover information about a flow. [NIST]

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to detect

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000037)

synonyms: detecting function, detection function

To discover information about the presence of a flow. [NIST]

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to detect

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000037)

synonyms: detecting function, detection function

To discover information about the presence of a flow. [NIST]

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to detect electro-magnetic radiation

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000039)

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to detect electro-magnetic radiation

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000039)

To detect electro-magnetic radiation is the function to detect energy in form of electro-magnetic radiation. [Allotrope]

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to detect energy

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000038)

A function inhered that observes or measures the presence of some energy. [Allotrope]

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to detect material

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000040)

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to detect material

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000040)

To detect material is the function to detect material. [Allotrope]

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to disconnect

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000210)

synonyms: disconnection function

To disconnect is a branching function that breaks up the connection between parts of an object so that they become separate. [Allotrope]

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to disintegrate

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000211)

synonyms: disintegration function

To disintegrate is a function to change a material so that it breaks down in to smaller pieces of it. [Allotrope]

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to display

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000052)

synonyms: display function, displaying function

To reveal something about a flow to the mind or eye. [NIST]

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to distribute

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000106)

synonyms: distributing function, distribution function

To cause a flow (material, energy, signal) to break up. The individual bits are similar to each other and the undistributed flow. [NIST]

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to divide

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000107)

synonyms: dividing function

To separate a flow. [NIST]

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to dye

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000208)

synonyms: coloring function, dyeing function, to color

To dye is a function to change the color of some target material. [Allotrope]

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to equilibrate

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000004)

synonyms: equilibrating function, equilibration function

To equilibrate is a function which is realized in the process of equilibration. [Allotrope]

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to export

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000112)

synonyms: to take, exporting function, taking function

To send a flow (material, energy, singal) outside the system boundary. [NIST]

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to export

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000112)

synonyms: to take, exporting function, taking function

To send a flow (material, energy, signal) outside the system boundary. [NIST]

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to extract

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000109)

synonyms: extracting function

To draw, or forcibly pullout, a flow. [NIST]

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to filter material

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000049)

synonyms: material filtering function, to filter

A filter function is a function to prevent the flow of certain entities based on a quality or qualities of the entity while allowing entities which have different qualities to pass through. [OBI]

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to grip

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000213)

synonyms: gripping function

To grip is the function to prevent something from moving by holding it using friction or pressure. [Allotrope]

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to guide

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000115)

synonyms: directing function, guiding function, to direct

To direct the course of a flow (material, energy, signal) along a specific path. [NIST]

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to heat

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000044)

synonyms: heating function

A function that gives thermal energy to a recipient. [Allotrope]

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to import

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000113)

synonyms: to deliver, delivering function, importing function

To bring in a flow (material, energy, signal) from outside the system boundary. [NIST]

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to increase

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000125)

synonyms: enlarging function, increasing function, to enlarge

To enlarge a flow in response to a control signal. [NIST]

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to increment

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000128)

synonyms: enlarging function, to enlarge, incrementing function

To enlarge a flow in a predetermined and fixed manner. [NIST]

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to indicate

(http://purl.allotrope.org/ontologies/function#AFFN_0000010)

synonyms: indicating function

To make something known to the user about a flow. [NIST]

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