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The first function is: vs The first function is

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. The phrase 'the first function is: ' is used when introducing a list of functions or items, while 'the first function is' is used when simply stating the first function without listing others.

Last updated: March 11, 2024

The first function is:

This phrase is correct and commonly used when introducing a list of functions or items.

This phrase is used to introduce a list of functions or items, with a colon at the end to indicate that a list will follow.

Examples:

The first function is: to calculate the total cost.
The key features are: durability, efficiency, and affordability.

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SQL FIRST() Syntax. SELECT FIRST(column_name) FROM table_name;. Note: The FIRST() function is only supported in MS Access.
The first function is said to be concave up and the second to be concave down. More generally, a function is said to be concave up on an interval if the graph of ...
As of this revision, the .First() function is defined in the Rprofile file (see below) that is also run on startup. .First() is a great place to start learning about functions ...
In a DATA step, the default length of the target variable for the FIRST function is 1. The FIRST function returns a string with a length of 1. If string has a length of 0, ...

The first function is

This phrase is correct and commonly used when simply stating the first function without listing others.

This phrase is used to state the first function without implying a list of functions or items to follow.

Examples:

The first function is to provide customer support.
The first step is to analyze the data.

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SQL FIRST() Syntax. SELECT FIRST(column_name) FROM table_name;. Note: The FIRST() function is only supported in MS Access.
The first function is said to be concave up and the second to be concave down. More generally, a function is said to be concave up on an interval if the graph of ...
As of this revision, the .First() function is defined in the Rprofile file (see below) that is also run on startup. .First() is a great place to start learning about functions ...
In a DATA step, the default length of the target variable for the FIRST function is 1. The FIRST function returns a string with a length of 1. If string has a length of 0, ...

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