Delegate announced a function for mathematicians (6)
I believe the answer is:
assign
'delegate' is the definition.
(synonyms)
I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for assign that I've seen before include "Transfer property" , "grant" , "Attribute" , "Allocate, appoint" , "Allocate (duties to someone)" .)