Functions

The Functions hierarchy contains descriptors for activities that are conducted in order to accomplish specific purposes, as well as methodologies associated with specific areas of endeavor. It includes descriptors for activities relating to the manipulation of data, the collecting of objects, human communication, economics, business, law, and government, as well as other professional activities.Relation to Other Hierarchies: Descriptors describing branches of learning, (e.g., history) and areas of specialization, (e.g., law), are found in the Disciplines hierarchy. Descriptors for operations and processes performed on or with objects and materials (e.g., polishing), are found in the Processes and Techniques hierarchy. Descriptors denoting occasions and happenings of a social, cultural, religious, or personal nature, (e.g., exhibitions), are found in the Events hierarchy.