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This dictionary, up to and including first-year university level, covers pure mathematics, statistics, probability theory, information theory, game theory, cybernetics logic and applied mathematics. In addition, a number of short biographies of major mathematicians are given.
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BISECT
To divide into two equal parts. For instance, bisection of an angle involves drawing a line through the vertex that cuts the angle in half. A point, line, plane, etc. that bisects something is a bisector.
The point that bisects the line segment joining two other points is called their midpoint. If their position vectors are a and b, the midpoint has position vector ½ (a + b).
SHANKS, WILLIAM (1812-82)
English mathematician noted for his calculation in 1873 of the first 707 places of Pi. It was shown in 1946 that he made a mistake and that the values from the 528th position were incorrect.
COMBINATORICS
The branch of mathematics involved in the study of discrete objects - those where continuity plays no role. Enumeration and graph theory are important examples of areas of combinatorics. The topic has applications in many branches of science, especially computer science.
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- PublisherPenguin Books Ltd., London
- Publication date1989
- ISBN 10 0140511199
- ISBN 13 9780140511192
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages350
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