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to develop

to develop

2 6.6
To write a function as a series
  • verb
  • /dɪˈvɛləp/
  • Specialized
translation icon : desarrollar
  • To solve this problem, we first need to develop the function as a series of terms that can be easily evaluated.

Examples

  • What was the reasoning for developing the point spread function?

  • Using the same data to develop and test a model is a classic error in scientific methodology.

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  • Of course, what we need to do is develop the Fourier transform of this signal.

  • The share equations developed here express the proportion of total electricity costs associated with electricity input i.

    Academic text (1990)
  • Alternatively, if we assume a normal distribution, we can develop a 0.95 confidence interval.

    Academic text (1992)
  • Constant comparison was used during open, axial, and selective coding to develop the grounded theory.

    Academic text (2014)
  • The ability to develop closed-form solutions allows us to gain an exactness that highlights the boundaries of our understanding.

    Academic text (1997)
  • From the growth-chamber data, he and his associates have developed mathematical equations for Gossym to simulate over 200 different cotton growth functions.

    Academic text (2002)
  • Microprocessor implementation of myoelectric signal processing should be developed in order to minimize the circuitry required for utilizing different control strategies.

    Academic text (1990)
  • In our approach to QCr, we have used molecular orbitals and a single-determinant density matrix formalism to develop a quantum-mechanical model.

    Academic text (2001)

Synonyms

to expand
vsto develop
805 2.5

To grow larger in size, amount, or importance

is a technical mathematical process expressing a function as a series

Antonyms

94 3.7

To press something so it takes less space

Phrasal Verbs

To learn to taste and enjoy more kinds of food and drink

How Expanded

to develop
  • Specialized
2 6.6
to expand
225 3.5

Surface Forms

develop infinitive
developed past
developed past participle
developing present participle
develops third person singular

Etymology

Develop comes from an old French idea meaning 'to unwrap' or 'unfold', which helps in math: you 'unfold' a function into a series of terms. So to develop an expression is to write it out in a clearer, expanded form.