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forcing functions

forcing functions is the plural of forcing function.

Meaning of forcing function

Noun

forcing function (plural forcing functions)

  1. A function in a system of differential equations that is only a function of time, unaffected by the other variables; or, more generally, any non-homogeneous source function in any variable.
  2. An aspect of interface design that restricts a user's abilities in order to streamline completion of a task.
  3. (broadly) Any task, activity or event that forces one to take action and produce a result; impetus, impulse.

Questions about forcing functions

What is forcing functions the plural of?
Forcing functions is the plural of forcing function.

Words near forcing functions in the dictionary

  1. Forcier
  2. Forciers
  3. forcing
  4. forcing down someone's throat
  5. forcing function
  6. forcing functions
  7. forcing house
  8. forcing houses
  9. forcing one's way
  10. forcing out
  11. forcing someone's hand

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