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function
See Also:
function chain,
tool
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[analysis/geoprocessing]
An operation. In GIS, functions include data input, editing, and management; data query, analysis, and visualization; and output operations. -
[analysis/geoprocessing]
Processing operation applied to rasters or mosaic datasets. Can be applied in an order defined by a function chain.