lambda
ˈlæmdə
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Definition of lambda - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
alphabetTECH.eleventh letter of the Greek alphabetTECH.
  • The symbol lambda is used in various scientific formulas..
symbol
2.
technologyTECH.symbol in computer programming for an anonymous functionTECH.
  • He used a lambda to simplify the function call..
function procedure routine
3.
physicsTECH.unit representation of wavelength in physicsTECH.
  • The lambda of this light is 500 nm.
4.
cosmological constantTECH.the cosmological constant in physicsTECH.
  • Lambda plays a role in the universe's expansion.
constant parameter variable
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Expressions with lambda

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branch of mathematics that uses function abstraction and application
He studied lambda calculus to better understand computational frameworks..
polypeptide chain in antibodies' light chains
The lambda chain was identified in the antibody structure.
expression defining an anonymous function
The lambda expression calculates the sum of two numbers.
type of baryon known as lambda baryon
Scientists studied the lambda hyperon in the lab.
type of subatomic particle in the baryon family
The lambda particle is essential in understanding quantum chromodynamics..
serverless function executed in Node.js environment
The node lambda executed the code without a server.

Origin of lambda

Greek, lambda (letter L)

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subatomic particle
type of baryon known as lambda baryon

Examples of lambda in a sentence

  • The Greek letter lambda is used in mathematics.
  • A lambda can make the code more concise.
  • She explained how a lambda works in Python.
  • The lambda value is crucial in this experiment.
  • Scientists measured the lambda to ensure accuracy.
  • Scientists are studying lambda to understand dark energy.

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  1. French:lambda, fonction lambda, ...
  2. German:Lambda, kosmologische Konstante, ...
  3. Italian:lambda, funzione lambda, ...
  4. Spanish:lambda, función lambda, ...
  5. Portuguese:lambda, função lambda, ...
  6. Chinese:拉姆达, 波长, ...
  7. Japanese:ラムダ, 波長, ...
  8. Arabic:لامْبْدا, لامْدا, ...
  9. Hebrew:לַמְדָּא, לָמְבְּדָה, ...
  10. Russian:лямбда, ...
  11. Ukrainian:лямбда, космологічна константа, ...
  12. Hindi:लैम्ब्डा, लंबाई, ...

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