Function
Definition: A realizable entity that represents the intended purpose or designed role of an entity.
Parent: Realizable Entity
See also: Role, Disposition
Modeling Notes​
- Functions represent designed or intended purposes
- They are typically assigned by creators or users of systems
- Important for modeling AI system purposes and intended behaviors
- Can be realized through processes that fulfill the intended purpose
- Distinguished from dispositions by being assigned rather than intrinsic
Examples in AI Context​
- Function to provide customer support
- Purpose of generating code solutions
- Intended role of content moderation
- Function to analyze data patterns
- Purpose of knowledge graph construction