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kerroin — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • coefficient noun A number placed in front of a variable that multiplies it, in an algebraic expression.
  • index noun An alphabetical list at the back of a book showing where topics can be found.
  • odds noun The likelihood of something happening, especially as expressed in betting.

Senses

kerroin is used for these senses in English:

  • index (science) A number representing a property or ratio; a coefficient.
  • multiplier (economics) A ratio used to estimate total economic effect for a variety of economic activities.
  • odds the ratio of winnings to stake in betting situations

coefficient — full definition

  1. noun A number placed in front of a variable that multiplies it, in an algebraic expression.
  2. noun A number that measures a particular physical property or characteristic.

index — full definition

  1. noun An alphabetical list at the back of a book showing where topics can be found.
  2. noun A number used to track or measure changes in something, such as prices or performance.
  3. noun A sign or measure that indicates something.
  4. verb To create an index for, or to list systematically.
  5. verb To adjust a value in line with another measure, especially to account for inflation.

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