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(noun) a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement |
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Synonyms: expression |
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Related Words: exponential expression, mathematical statement, sentential function |
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(noun) a conventionalized statement expressing some fundamental principle |
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Related Words: statement |
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(noun) a representation of a substance using symbols for its constituent elements |
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Synonyms: chemical formula |
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Related Words: empirical formula, molecular formula, statement |
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(noun) a liquid food for infants |
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Related Words: milk |
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(noun) (mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of problems; "he determined the upper bound with Descartes' rule of signs"; "he gave us a general formula for attacking polynomials" |
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Synonyms: rule |
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Related Words: algorithm, algorithmic program, algorithmic rule, heuristic, heuristic program, heuristic rule, metarule, procedure, process, recursion |
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(noun) directions for making something |
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Synonyms: recipe |
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Related Words: direction, instruction |
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(noun) something regarded as a normative example; "the convention of not naming the main character"; "violence is the rule not the exception"; "his formula for impressing visitors" |
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Synonyms: convention, normal, pattern, rule |
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Related Words: code of behavior, code of conduct, mores, practice |
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