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Horner's method

Horner's method proper noun: an algorithm for polynomial evaluation that employs Horner's rule.

Proper noun

Horner's method

  1. An algorithm for polynomial evaluation that employs Horner's rule.
    Synonyms:
    Horner's scheme

Synonyms of Horner's method

Origin of Horner's method

Named after William George Horner, though it significantly pre-dates his work.

Questions about Horner's method

What does Horner's method mean?
Horner's method means an algorithm for polynomial evaluation that employs Horner's rule.
What part of speech is Horner's method?
Horner's method is a proper noun.

Words near Horner's method in the dictionary

  1. Hornellsville
  2. hornels
  3. hornen
  4. horner
  5. Horner syndrome
  6. Horner's method
  7. Horner's rule
  8. Horner's scheme
  9. Horner's syndrome
  10. Horner-Wadsworth-Emmons reaction
  11. Horner-Wadsworth-Emmons reactions

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