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renewal theory

renewal theory noun: a branch of probability theory that generalizes the compound Poisson process for arbitrary holding times.

Noun

renewal theory (uncountable)

  1. A branch of probability theory that generalizes the compound Poisson process for arbitrary holding times.
    • Renewal theory may be used to calculate the best strategy for replacing worn-out machinery, or to compare the long-term benefits of different insurance policies.

Questions about renewal theory

What does renewal theory mean?
Renewal theory means a branch of probability theory that generalizes the compound Poisson process for arbitrary holding times.
What part of speech is renewal theory?
Renewal theory is a noun.

Words near renewal theory in the dictionary

  1. renewables
  2. renewably
  3. renewal
  4. Renewal Sunday
  5. Renewal Sundays
  6. renewal theory
  7. renewalism
  8. renewalist
  9. renewalists
  10. renewals
  11. renewed

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