fractilen.
/ˈfraktʌɪl/ Statistics.
= quantile n.
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the world > relative properties > number > probability or statistics > [noun] > groups or arrangements of data
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quintile1910
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bin1934
quantile1938
realization1941
fractile1952
1952 G. Seidelin tr. Hald's Statistical Theory iv. 66 Corresponding to a given ordinate we find an abscissa which gives the limit below which we have that fraction of the observations indicated by the ordinate. This abscissa will be termed the fractile corresponding to the given fraction.
1961 M. G. Kendall & A. Stuart Advanced Theory Statistics (ed. 2) II. xxxii. 513 Xp is the p-quantile of the distribution, i.e. the value below which 100p per cent of the distribution lies.
1976 Lancet 31 Jan. 245/1 The clinician should be told how the value compares with one or more sets of reference values, utilising fractiles or S.D. units.
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fractileadj.
/ˈfraktɪl/ Pertaining to fraction or breakage; indicating liability to breakage or cleavage.
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the world > matter > constitution of matter > weakness > [adjective] > brittle or fragile
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bruckle1513
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fractile1727
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crackable1862
snappable1866
smashable1884
spaulty1895
1727 N. Bailey Universal Etymol. Eng. Dict. II Fractile, Frail or Brittle.
1893 Scribner's Mag. Apr. 470/2 The fractile lines of the sand~stone.
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