discrete
dɪˈskriːt
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Definition of discrete - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
individual unitsseparate or distinct in form or concept
  • The project is divided into discrete phases.
distinct individual separate
2.
separationconsisting of distinct or separate parts
  • The machine is made of discrete components.
distinct separate
3.
technologyTECH.having separate electronic componentsTECH.
  • The circuit uses discrete transistors and resistors.
engineering modular separate
4.
mathematicsTECH.having consecutive values not infinitesimally closeTECH.
  • Discrete variables require summation for analysis.
discontinuous separate
5.
audioTECH.having separate and independent audio channelsTECH.
  • The system provides discrete surround sound.
distinct separate
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Expressions with discrete

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variable with countable distinct values
The number of students in a class is a discrete variable.
information made of separate countable values rather than smooth measurements
The number of students in each class is discrete data.
branch of mathematics dealing with discrete rather than continuous quantities
He excelled in discrete mathematics during his university studies..
individual part in electronic systems
The circuit was built using several discrete components.
time seen as separate moments, not continuous
In discrete time, events happen at specific steps.

Origin of discrete

Latin, discretus (separate)

Terms with discrete included in their meaning

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data representation
representing data with discrete numerical values
science
about very small-scale physics using discrete energy and probability rules
breaking apart
division into smaller, discrete units
technology
relating to methods or features of equipment using discrete electronic signals
technology
device processing signals in discrete steps
manufacturing
process not continuous, done with discrete material
technology
signal that only takes discrete values
mathematics
Markov process with discrete time values

Examples of discrete in a sentence

  • Each department operates as a discrete entity.
  • The software is divided into discrete modules.
  • Discrete data points were plotted on the graph.
  • Discrete components are used in the amplifier design.
  • The engineer prefers discrete parts for the prototype.
  • Discrete data points are plotted on the graph.

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  1. French:distinct, individuel, ...
  2. German:eigenständig, separat, ...
  3. Italian:distinto, individuale, ...
  4. Spanish:discreto, independiente, ...
  5. Portuguese:distinto, individual, ...
  6. Chinese:独立的, 离散的, ...
  7. Japanese:個別の, 分離した, ...
  8. Arabic:مُنْفَصِل, مُتَمَيِّز, ...
  9. Hebrew:נִפְרָד, בָּדִיד, ...
  10. Russian:отдельный, раздельный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:окремий, роздільний, ...
  12. Hindi:पृथक, अलग-अलग, ...

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