faatonu function

Language
javascript
Surface
stdlib
Locale
sm
Concept
function
Brain ID
javascript/stdlib/function
Gloss
function — a named, reusable block of code that returns a value
Upstream reference
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Brain version
1.1.0-alpha.13 · generated Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:26:24 GMT · hash 4914b8003cdd29d0…

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AI council review

Reviewed by 1 model · @cf/aisingapore/gemma-sea-lion-v4-27b-it · 2026-07-17

Cluster declare · locale sm · member function

improve
verdict
galuega
existing translation
faatonu
improved translation
Explanation

'Faatonu' means 'to arrange', 'to order', or 'to direct'. This better reflects the function's role in organizing and directing code execution. It's also less directly tied to physical work than 'galuega'.

Issue breakdown

  • accuracy While 'galuega' means work, it doesn't fully capture the concept of a function as a reusable block of code. It's too broad.
  • specificity Lacks specificity for a programming function.