| 单词 | correction of a fluent |
| 释义 | > as lemmascorrection of a fluent a. Mathematics and Physics. The addition or subtraction of some quantity to or from the result of an observation or calculation, to bring it into accordance with certain standard conditions; the quantity so added or subtracted. †correction of a fluent (in Fluxions): the determination of what is now called the constant of integration; the constant itself. ΘΚΠ the world > relative properties > order > agreement, harmony, or congruity > adaptation or adjustment > [noun] > in order to conform > of results of observations or calculations correction1743 1743 W. Emerson Doctr. Fluxions And finding the Fluent, z = sx2/ 2tt , which needs no Correction (because when z = o, x = o). 1796 C. Hutton Math. & Philos. Dict. (new ed.) I. 482 at Fluent The Fluent of a given fluxion, found as above, sometimes..wants a correction. 1839 Penny Cycl. XIII. 422/2 The correction for the thickness [of the lens], to be subtracted from F [the focal distance]. 1890 C. A. Young Elem. Astron. xiv. §492 The correction for parallax always has to be added to the observed altitude. < as lemmas |
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