phi
faɪ
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Definition of phi - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
alphabetTECH.21st letter of the Greek alphabetTECH.
  • Phi is used in many scientific equations.
2.
mathematicsTECH.symbol representing the golden ratioTECH.
  • The value of phi approximates 1.618..
golden ratio
3.
visual illusionTECH.illusion of motion from sequential lightsTECH.
  • The phi phenomenon tricks the brain into seeing movement.
apparent motion
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Expressions with phi

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phi coefficientn.
measures association between two binary variables
The phi coefficient is used to analyze the survey data.
phi correlationn.
measures association between two binary variables
The phi correlation was calculated for the survey data.

Origin of phi

Greek, phi (symbol for golden ratio)

Terms related to phi

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philosopherphilosophicalphilosophyalphabetcharacterconstantgeometryGreeklettermathematicssymbolirrational

Examples of phi in a sentence

  • Students learned about phi in math class.
  • Artists often use phi in their compositions.
  • The architect incorporated phi into the building's design.
  • The exhibit used phi to create a dynamic display.
  • Phi effects are common in animated billboards.

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  1. French:phi, phénomène phi, ...
  2. German:Phi, Goldener Schnitt, ...
  3. Italian:phi, numero aureo, ...
  4. Spanish:phi, número áureo, ...
  5. Portuguese:phi, razão áurea, ...
  6. Chinese:Φ, 黄金比例符号, ...
  7. Japanese:ファイ, 黄金比, ...
  8. Arabic:فاي, النسبة الذهبية, ...
  9. Hebrew:פִי, הָאוֹת פִי, ...
  10. Russian:фи, золотое сечение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:фі, феномен фі, ...
  12. Hindi:फाई, स्वर्ण अनुपात, ...
PHI US
ˌpiːˌeɪtʃˈaɪ

Definition of PHI - Reverso English Dictionary

Acronym

acr: protected health informationTECH.USinfo about health that is privateTECH.US
  • Doctors must keep PHI safe and secure.

Abbreviation

abr: Greek Letter PhiTECH.USGreek letter used in math and scienceTECH.US
  • The symbol PHI is used in geometry formulas.
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Origin of PHI

Greek phi (letter)

Terms related to PHI

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confidentialitydatahealthcareHIPAAinformationpatientprivacysecurityalphabetaconstantgamma

Examples of PHI in a sentence

  • Access to PHI is strictly regulated.
  • PHI appears in the golden ratio formula.
  • Engineers use PHI in circuit analysis.

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  1. French:données de santé personnelles, phi, ...
  2. German:PHI, Phi, ...
  3. Italian:informazioni sanitarie protette, PHI, ...
  4. Spanish:IIS, fi, ...
  5. Portuguese:informação de saúde protegida, Φ, ...
  6. Chinese:受保护的健康信息, φ, ...
  7. Japanese:個人健康情報, ファイ, ...
  8. Arabic:معلومات صحية محمية, فاي, ...
  9. Hebrew:מֵידָע בְּרִיאוּתִי מוּגָן, פִּי, ...
  10. Russian:ПЗИ, фи, ...
  11. Ukrainian:захищена медична інформація, Фі, ...
  12. Hindi:संरक्षित स्वास्थ्य जानकारी, फाई, ...

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