noun
lu
loo
noun
1
In linear algebra, a technique that breaks a matrix into a lower-triangular part and an upper-triangular part, used to solve systems of equations efficiently.
"The software used LU decomposition to solve the system of equations quickly."
How to Use Lu
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA math shorthand for splitting a matrix into two simpler triangular matrices to make calculations faster.
When to use it
A technical term used mainly in numerical analysis and computer science.
Common pairings
LU decomposition
LU factorization
Word Forms
lus plural, Lus plural, Lus plural
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