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extrapolation
(mathematics) calculation of the value of a function outside the range of known values
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interpolation
(mathematics) calculation of the value of a function between the values already known
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conversion
a change in the units or form of an expression: "conversion from Fahrenheit to Centigrade"
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approximation, estimate, estimation, idea
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
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derivative, derived function, differential, differential coefficient, first derivative
the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx
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integral
the result of a mathematical integration; F(x) is the integral of f(x) if dF/dx = f(x)
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scalage
estimation of the amount of lumber in a log
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curvature
the rate of change (at a point) of the angle between a curve and a tangent to the curve
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data conversion
conversion from one way of encoding data to another way
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digitisation, digitization
conversion of analog information into digital information
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credit, credit rating
an estimate, based on previous dealings, of a person's or an organization's ability to fulfill their financial commitments
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dead reckoning, guess, guessing, guesswork, shot
an estimate based on little or no information
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guesstimate, guestimate
an estimate that combines reasoning with guessing
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overestimate, overestimation, overrating, overreckoning
a calculation that results in an estimate that is too high
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underestimate, underestimation, underrating, underreckoning
an estimation that is too low; an estimate that is less than the true or actual value
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partial, partial derivative
the derivative of a function of two or more variables with respect to a single variable while the other variables are considered to be constant
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indefinite integral
the set of functions F(x) + C, where C is any real number, such that F(x) is the integral of f(x)
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definite integral
the integral of a function over a definite interval
