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Simpson's rule

Simpson's rule proper noun: any of several approximations for definite integrals.

Proper noun

Simpson's rule (plural Simpson's rules)

  1. Any of several approximations for definite integrals.

Forms of Simpson's rule

pluralSimpson's rules

Origin of Simpson's rule

Named after Thomas Simpson (1710–1761).

Questions about Simpson's rule

What does Simpson's rule mean?
Simpson's rule means any of several approximations for definite integrals.
What part of speech is Simpson's rule?
Simpson's rule is a proper noun.

Words near Simpson's rule in the dictionary

  1. simpson
  2. Simpson and Ashland
  3. Simpson County
  4. Simpson Peninsula
  5. Simpson's paradox
  6. Simpson's rule
  7. Simpson's rules
  8. Simpson-Golabi-Behmel syndrome
  9. Simpsonian
  10. simpsonite
  11. Simpsons

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