characteristic function
ˌkærɪktəˈrɪstɪk ˈfʌŋkʃən
Definition

Definition of characteristic function - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
probability theoryTECH.complex function defining a random variable's probability distributionTECH.
  • The characteristic function helps analyze the random variable's distribution.
distribution function
2.
set theoryTECH.function indicating membership in a set using 1 and 0TECH.
  • The characteristic function of set A assigns 1 to its elements.
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Expressions with characteristic

distinguishing characteristicn.
notable feature that helps you tell a person or thing apart
Her laugh is a distinguishing characteristic among her friends.
primary sexual characteristicn.
body parts used for making babies
The primary sexual characteristics develop during puberty.
acquired characteristicn.
trait developed during an organism's lifetime, not inherited
An acquired characteristic like muscle size can change with exercise.
secondary sex characteristicn.
sex-distinguishing physical traits, separate from reproductive organs, often emerging at puberty
Facial hair is a secondary sex characteristic in many males.
sexual characteristicn.
feature distinguishing male and female organisms
The peacock's tail is a sexual characteristic.
device characteristicn.
special quality that makes a device unique
The device characteristic makes it unique.

Expressions with function

function like clockworkv.
run smoothly, predictably, without problems
With regular maintenance, these machines function like clockwork all year.
simple functionn.
task or operation that is easy to perform
Cooking pasta is a simple function of boiling water.
function roomn.
room in a venue kept for events such as parties or meetings
They booked the hotel function room for the wedding reception.
social functionn.
gathering for social purposes
The company hosted a social function for its employees.
vital functionn.
critical role or task in a system
The manager performs a vital function in the company.
bodily functionn.
natural process of a living body
Digestion is a crucial bodily function for nutrient absorption.
work functionn.
social event organized by an employer for employees
The annual work function was held at a fancy restaurant.
judicial functionn.
role of deciding disputes and interpreting law carried out by courts
The constitution separates the judicial function from legislative and executive powers.
switching functionn.
process of changing from one state or condition to another
The system's switching function was activated during the power outage.
staff functionn.
social event organized for company employees
The annual dinner is a popular staff function.

Terms related to characteristic function

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complexdistributionfunctionmathematicsprobabilityrandomtheoryvariablebinaryelementlogicmapping

Terms with characteristic function included in their meaning

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time constantn.
mathematics
characteristic time of an exponential function
product featuren.
business
distinct characteristic or function of a product that gives specific user value

Examples of characteristic function in a sentence

  • Researchers use the characteristic function for statistical analysis.
  • The characteristic function helps identify set members.
  • Using a characteristic function simplifies the process.

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  1. French:fonction caractéristique, fonction indicatrice, ...
  2. German:charakteristische Funktion, Indikatorfunktion, ...
  3. Italian:funzione caratteristica, funzione indicatrice, ...
  4. Spanish:función característica, indicador de conjunto, ...
  5. Portuguese:função característica, função indicadora, ...
  6. Chinese:特征函数, 指示函数, ...
  7. Japanese:特性関数, 指示関数, ...
  8. Arabic:دَالَّة مُمَيِّزَة, دَالَّة مُمَيَّزَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:פונקציה אופיינית, פוּנְקְצִיָּה מְאַפְיֶנֶת, ...
  10. Russian:характеристическая функция, ...
  11. Ukrainian:характеристична функція, індикаторна функція, ...
  12. Hindi:विशिष्ट फलन, विशिष्ट फ़ंक्शन, ...
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