gaussian distribution
noun
Simple meaning
Synonym of normal distribution.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɡaʊsiəndɪstɹəbjuʃən
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Definition
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noun
statistics
Synonym of normal distribution.
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This meaning: (statistics) Synonym of normal distribution.
Used this way, gaussian distribution is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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