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Gaussian

Gaussian

1 7.5
A bell-shaped curve used in statistics to show how values spread
  • noun
  • /ˈɡaʊsɪən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : distribución gaussiana
  • So this is called the normal distribution or the Gaussian distribution.
  • mixture of Gaussians
  • two Gaussians
  • univariate Gaussians

And they, so we, we, we think we can model some of this, the simpler aspects of the system by say double Gaussians and in his case a triple Gaussian and things like that.

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Examples

  • The normal distribution is also known as the Gaussian distribution due to its bell-shaped curve.

  • The voltage distribution displayed an excellent fit to a Gaussian, even though another form was expected.

    Academic text (2002)
  • Sometimes it's called a Gaussian distribution and the shape of the curve and its spread are basically measured by the standard deviation.

  • The data are simply Poisson, almost Gaussian distributed around the average, except for skew caused by the recent trend.

    Blog text (30)
  • The shape of the curves for competitor fixations corresponded to something resembling a Gaussian.

    Academic text (2013)
  • To measure the distance between Gaussians N(m, S) and N(m', S'), we employ the statistical distance.

    Academic text (2012)
  • Hence, we obtain a set of d2 parameters of one-dimensional mixtures of k Gaussians.

    Academic text (2012)
  • It's okay to simplify—to make the slit Gaussian—so you can do the math.

    Blog text (27)
  • We give a simple construction of a mixture of k (polynomially) overlapping Gaussians that are exponentially close to a single Gaussian.

    Academic text (2012)
  • Our simple learning algorithm will return an estimated mixture of two Gaussians with the property that each component is close to a sub-mixture of the fattened distribution.

    Academic text (2012)

Synonyms

bell curve
vsGaussian
  • Specialized
7 4.6

A curved line on a graph showing most results near the average and fewer at the ends

is the precise mathematical concept rather than an informal chart label
normal distribution
vsGaussian
  • Specialized
2 5.8

A bell-shaped curve where most values are near the average

uses a mathematical name and can also mean the related function
Gaussian distribution
vsGaussian
  • Specialized
1 6.7

A bell-shaped pattern that shows most values are near the average, like heights or test scores

also names the mathematical function form and not just the probability pattern
bell-shaped curve
vsGaussian
  • Specialized
1 4.2

A curve shaped like a bell that shows most values near the average

is the technical mathematical term used in formal statistics contexts
Gaussian curve
vsGaussian
  • Specialized
7.2

A bell-shaped curve the same on both sides that shows how values are near the average

is the broader mathematical term that also covers the underlying formula
normal curve
vsGaussian
  • Specialized
4.6

A bell-shaped line that shows most numbers near the middle and fewer far from it

is the general mathematical label used for both the outline and function
Gaussian shape
vsGaussian
  • Specialized
6.9

A smooth bell-shaped curve that shows how values spread around the average

focuses more on the mathematical definition not only the visual form

Compounds

Gaussian distribution
  • Specialized
1 6.7

A bell-shaped pattern that shows most values are near the average, like heights or test scores

A system that keeps a machine stable using a simple model and noisy measurements despite random disturbances

Gaussian curve
  • Specialized
7.2

A bell-shaped curve the same on both sides that shows how values are near the average

Gaussian shape
  • Specialized
6.9

A smooth bell-shaped curve that shows how values spread around the average

Surface Forms

Gaussian singular
Gaussians plural

Morphology

Gaussian = Gaussian (semi-transparent) = Gauss + ian

The noun is a technical conversion of the adjective 'Gaussian', so the form is unchanged but the specialized mathematical noun sense is less fully predictable.

Etymology

A Gaussian is a 'bell-shaped' curve named after the mathematician Gauss. It shows how many things, like heights or test scores, are common in the middle and less common at the sides, which is why scientists call that curve a Gaussian.