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coefficients

/kəˈfɪʃəntˌsɪz/ noun · British & US
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What does coefficients mean?

noun

A coefficient is a number or symbol that is multiplied by a variable in an algebraic expression. Coefficients are often used in mathematics and statistics to represent the relative importance or weight of a particular variable or factor.

Example

"The coefficients of the quadratic equation were used to determine the maximum value of the function."

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