linear function

ˈlɪniər ˈfʌŋkʃən

Definition

Definition of linear function - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

mathematics

TECH.

function whose graph is a straight line

TECH.

The equation y = 2x + 3 is a linear function.
Students graphed a linear function in class.
A linear function can model constant speed.

linear equation

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Expressions with linear

linear approach

method involving sequential steps

The project was completed using a linear approach.

linear television

television service with programs shown at set times

Linear television broadcasts the news at 6 PM every day.

linear meter

unit of measurement equal to one meter in length

The fabric was sold by the linear meter..

linear TV

abbr.

television programs shown on a set schedule

Many people still watch linear TV every night.

linear equation

equation where each variable is only to the first power

A linear equation like x + 2y = 5 is easy to solve.

linear bearing

mechanical component that guides movement smoothly along a straight path

The 3D printer carriage slides on a steel rail with a linear bearing.

Expressions with function

function like clockwork

run smoothly, predictably, without problems

With regular maintenance, these machines function like clockwork all year.

simple function

task or operation that is easy to perform

Cooking pasta is a simple function of boiling water.

function room

room in a venue kept for events such as parties or meetings

They booked the hotel function room for the wedding reception.

social function

gathering for social purposes

The company hosted a social function for its employees.

vital function

critical role or task in a system

The manager performs a vital function in the company.

bodily function

natural process of a living body

Digestion is a crucial bodily function for nutrient absorption..

work function

social event organized by an employer for employees

The annual work function was held at a fancy restaurant.

judicial function

role of deciding disputes and interpreting law carried out by courts

The constitution separates the judicial function from legislative and executive powers.

switching function

process of changing from one state or condition to another

The system's switching function was activated during the power outage..

staff function

social event organized for company employees

The annual dinner is a popular staff function.

Terms with linear function included in their meaning

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nonlinearity

general state

state of not being linear in form or function

linearly

adv.

mathematics

in the manner of a linear function

linear programming

math optimization

method to optimize a linear function with linear constraints

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French:fonction affine, ...
German:lineare Funktion, ...
Italian:funzione lineare, ...
Spanish:función lineal, ...
Portuguese:função linear, ...
Chinese:线性函数, ...
Japanese:線形関数, ...
Arabic:دَالَّة خَطِّيَّة, ...
Hebrew:פּוּנְקְצְיָה לִינֵיאָרִית, ...
Russian:линейная функция, ...
Ukrainian:лінійна функція, ...
Hindi:रेखीय फलन, ...
Bengali:রৈখিক ফাংশন, ...
Catalan:funció lineal, ...
Czech:lineární funkce, ...
Danish:lineær funktion, ...
Dutch:lineaire functie, ...
Greek:γραμμική συνάρτηση, ...
Hungarian:lineáris függvény, ...
Khmer:អនុគមន៍លីនេអ៊ែរ, ...
Korean:일차 함수, ...
Persian:تابع خطی, ...
Polish:funkcja liniowa, ...
Portuguese (BR):função linear, ...
Romanian:funcție liniară, ...
Swedish:linjär funktion, ...
Thai:ฟังก์ชันเชิงเส้น, ...
Turkish:doğrusal fonksiyon, ...
Vietnamese:hàm số bậc nhất, ...

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