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coeff

coeff

8.1
A number that multiplies a variable in math or science
  • noun
  • /kɛf/
  • Specialized
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  • Please check if the coeff for x is correct in your calculation.

Examples

  • The scientist adjusted the coeff to improve the accuracy of the model.

  • The coeff is crucial for solving the equation.

  • In this formula, the coeff tells you how much the variable affects the result.

  • In the formula, the coeff represents the rate of change.

  • In the equation, the coeff of x is 3, indicating the variable is multiplied by 3.

  • The scientist noted that the coeff of friction between the surfaces needed to be measured.

  • When analyzing the data, we found that the coeff represented the growth rate of the population.

Synonyms

coefficient
vscoeff
  • Specialized
26 6.7

A number that multiplies a variable or shows how strong a relationship is in math and science

is the shortened written form used as an abbreviation in technical texts
coef
vscoeff
  • Specialized
7.8

A number that multiplies a variable in math or statistics

is an alternative abbreviation used more in mathematics and science
prefactor
vscoeff
  • Specialized
8.6

A number put in front of a math term to multiply it

is a numeric multiplier of a variable, not an expression before a whole formula

Surface Forms

coeff singular
coeffs plural

Etymology

Coeff is short for coefficient, which comes from co- meaning 'with' and efficient meaning 'working'. So a coefficient is the number that 'works with' a variable to show how much that variable changes the result.