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Definition of linear combination - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
mathematicsTECH. sum of scalar multiples of vectorsTECH.
- The vector v is a linear combination of vectors u and w.
- The equation was solved using a linear combination.
- A linear combination can represent any vector in the space.
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Expressions with linear
method involving sequential steps
The project was completed using a linear approach.
television service with programs shown at set times
Linear television broadcasts the news at 6 PM every day.
unit of measurement equal to one meter in length
The fabric was sold by the linear meter.
television programs shown on a set schedule
Many people still watch linear TV every night.
equation where each variable is only to the first power
A linear equation like x + 2y = 5 is easy to solve.
mechanical component that guides movement smoothly along a straight path
The 3D printer carriage slides on a steel rail with a linear bearing.
function whose graph is a straight line
The equation y = 2x + 3 is a linear function.
increase where the added amount stays constant for each equal step
The population showed linear growth, adding the same number of people every year.
movement along a straight path without turning or bending
The piston converts rotary motion into linear motion inside the engine.
art method showing depth by making objects look smaller with distance
Linear perspective makes distant buildings look smaller in a painting.
relationship with constant rate of change
The speed and time have a linear relationship.
measurement scale where equal steps show equal difference in measured quantity
The graph used a linear scale on both the horizontal and vertical axes.
system of measuring length or distance
The engineer used a linear measure for the bridge's length.
device accelerating charged particles in a straight line
The linear accelerator is crucial in particle physics experiments.
branch of mathematics studying vectors, matrices, and linear equations
Linear algebra is important in computer graphics.
electromagnetic device that produces motion in a straight line
The linear motor powers the conveyor belt efficiently.
statistical method modeling relationship between variables using a linear equation
Linear regression helps predict sales based on advertising spend.
subset of vectors closed under addition and scalar multiplication
The set of all solutions forms a linear subspace.
map between vector spaces preserving addition and multiplication
The linear transformation mapped the vector to a new space.
measure of length in a straight line
The road stretches for 10 linear kilometres.
mass per unit length of an object
The linear density of the wire is 0.5 kg/m.
increase in length of a solid material caused by temperature rise
Engineers must consider linear expansion when designing long metal bridges.
function mapping vectors to scalars
The linear form maps the vector to a scalar.
Expressions with combination
lock opened by turning dials to a sequence
The combination lock on the safe was tricky to open.
chosen group of colors used together for a visual effect
The interior designer suggested a blue and gold color combination.
used to indicate things that are used together
The drug is effective in combination with other treatments.
fried rice with mixed meats and vegetables
I ordered combination fried rice for dinner.
sandwich with multiple types of meat
The deli offers a combination sandwich with turkey, ham, and roast beef.
multiple products sold together as one unit
The combination product offers a phone and a charger.
salad made with a mix of various ingredients
She ordered a combination salad with lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers.
medicine that includes several active substances together in one dose
The doctor prescribed a combination drug to simplify the treatment schedule.
skin type with both oily and dry areas
She uses special products for her combination skin.
specific set of keys pressed together or in order to perform something
Press the key combination Ctrl+C to copy the selected text.
business strategy merging firms at different production stages
The company adopted a vertical combination to streamline operations.
joining of separate companies into one controlled group through merger or takeover
The business combination created the largest supplier in the regional market.
treatment using two or more medicines or methods together
Combination therapy is often used to treat cancer.
agreement limiting competition or commerce illegally
The court ruled it a combination in restraint of trade.
merger of firms at the same production level
The horizontal combination increased their market dominance.
hand tool for gripping, twisting, and cutting wire
The electrician used combination pliers to cut the wire.
room in a college for social or academic gatherings
Students met in the combination room to discuss the upcoming seminar.
additional tone heard when two tones play together
Musicians noticed a combination tone during the performance.
use of two or more medicines or substances at the same time
The doctor chose a drug combination to better control the infection.
winter sport combining cross-country skiing and ski jumping
The Nordic combination is a highlight of the Winter Olympics.
railroad car with compartments for passengers and freight
The combination car carried both passengers and cargo.
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- French:combinaison linéaire, ...
- German:lineare Kombination, ...
- Italian:combinazione lineare, ...
- Spanish:combinación lineal, ...
- Portuguese:combinação linear, ...
- Chinese:线性组合, ...
- Japanese:線形結合, ...
- Arabic:تراكب خَطِّي, ...
- Hebrew:שִׁלּוּב קַוִּי, ...
- Russian:линейная комбинация, ...
- Ukrainian:лінійна комбінація, ...
- Hindi:रेखीय संयोजन, ...
- Bengali:রৈখিক সমন্বয়, ...
- Catalan:combinació lineal, ...
- Czech:lineární kombinace, ...
- Danish:lineær kombination, ...
- Dutch:lineaire combinatie, ...
- Greek:γραμμικός συνδυασμός, ...
- Hungarian:lineáris kombináció, ...
- Khmer:បន្សំលីនេអ៊ែរ, ...
- Korean:선형 결합, ...
- Persian:ترکیب خطی, ...
- Polish:kombinacja liniowa, ...
- Portuguese (BR):combinação linear, ...
- Romanian:combinație liniară, ...
- Swedish:linjär kombination, ...
- Thai:การรวมเชิงเส้น, ...
- Turkish:lineer kombinasyon, ...
- Vietnamese:tổ hợp tuyến tính, ...
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