Gaussian
ˈɡaʊsiən
Definition

Definition of Gaussian - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
mathematicsTECH.statistical distribution describing data around a meanTECH.
  • The Gaussian is used to model test scores.
bell-shaped distribution normal
2.
physicsTECH.unit of magnetic flux densityTECH.
  • The magnetic field is measured in Gaussians.

Adjective

1.
statisticsTECH.following a normal distribution patternTECH.
  • The data showed a Gaussian distribution.
bell-shaped normal
2.
mathematicsTECH.related to Carl Friedrich Gauss's work or theoriesTECH.
  • The Gaussian curve is fundamental in statistics.
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Expressions with Gaussian

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symmetrical curve representing the normal distribution
The test scores followed a Gaussian curve.
probability distribution with a bell-shaped curve
The data follows a Gaussian distribution.
symmetrical curve representing the normal distribution
The data follows a Gaussian shape.
stochastic process with normally distributed variables
The Gaussian process is used in machine learning models.

Origin of Gaussian

German, Gauss (surname)

Terms with Gaussian included in their meaning

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mathematics
graph of a Gaussian pattern in measured values

Examples of Gaussian in a sentence

  • Economists often rely on a Gaussian for predictions.
  • Scientists often use Gaussians in their calculations.
  • The device can detect changes in Gaussians.
  • The Gaussian curve represented the exam scores perfectly.
  • Researchers observed a Gaussian pattern in the test results.
  • The Gaussian distribution is used in probability theory.

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  1. French:gaussienne, gaussien, ...
  2. German:Gaußsche Verteilung, glockenförmig, ...
  3. Italian:gaussiano, normale, ...
  4. Spanish:distribución gaussiana, gaussiano, ...
  5. Portuguese:distribuição normal, gaussiano, ...
  6. Chinese:高斯分布, 正态的, ...
  7. Japanese:ガウス分布, 正規分布の, ...
  8. Arabic:غَاوسِيّ, غَوْسِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:גַּאוּסִי, גָּאוּסִי, ...
  10. Russian:Гауссово распределение, нормальный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Гауссів розподіл, гаусівський, ...
  12. Hindi:गौसियन, सामान्य वितरण, ...
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