step function

stɛp ˈfʌŋkʃən

Definition

Definition of step function - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

mathematics

TECH.

function mapping real numbers to finite values

TECH.

The graph of a step function looks like a staircase.

constant function

technology

TECH.

waveform changing instantly between levels

TECH.

The circuit uses a step function to switch states.

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Expressions with step

step on

press down with the foot

He had to step on the pedal harder to stop the car..

baby step

very small progress or movement towards a goal

He took baby steps in learning to read.

in step

adv.

moving in perfect rhythm with others

The soldiers marched in step with the music.

step between

move into a space between two things

He stepped between the parked cars to cross the street.

step on someone's feet

press your foot down on another person's foot

Be careful not to step on your partner's feet while dancing.

watch one's step

move carefully to avoid obstacles

Watch your step on the icy sidewalk.

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.

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steplike

objects

object designed to function as step

Examples of step function in a sentence

The step function created distinct levels in the data analysis.
The software algorithm relies on a step function for processing.
In mathematics, a step function is used to model sudden changes.

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French:fonction échelon, ...
German:Treppenfunktion, Sprungfunktion, ...
Italian:funzione a gradino, ...
Spanish:función escalonada, función escalón, ...
Portuguese:função degrau, ...
Chinese:阶梯函数, 阶级函数, ...
Japanese:階段関数, ...
Arabic:دالَّة سُلَّم, دَالَّة سُلَّمِيَّة, ...
Hebrew:פוּנְקְצִיַּת מַדְרֵגָה, פֻנְקְצִיַּת מַדְרֵגָה, ...
Russian:ступенчатая функция, ...
Ukrainian:ступінчаста функція, сигнал з кроковою зміною, ...
Hindi:स्टेप फंक्शन, ...
Bengali:ধাপ ফাংশন, তাত্ক্ষণিক পরিবর্তন ফাংশন, ...
Catalan:funció esglaó, ...
Czech:schodová funkce, skoková funkce, ...
Danish:trappefunktion, trinfunktion, ...
Dutch:stapfunctie, sprongfunctie, ...
Greek:κλιμακωτή συνάρτηση, συνάρτηση βήματος, ...
Hungarian:lépcsős függvény, ugrásfüggvény, ...
Khmer:អនុគមន៍ជំហាន, រលកជំហាន, ...
Korean:계단 함수, ...
Persian:تابع پله‌ای, ...
Polish:funkcja skokowa, ...
Portuguese (BR):função degrau, ...
Romanian:funcție treaptă, funcție de salt, ...
Swedish:stegfunktion, ...
Thai:ฟังก์ชันขั้นบันได, ฟังก์ชันสเต็ป, ...
Turkish:basamak fonksiyonu, ...
Vietnamese:hàm bậc thang, hàm nhảy, ...

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Definition of step function - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

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