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derivation

[der-uh-vay-shuhn] / ˌdɛr əˈveɪ ʃən /


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"In the past, a clear mathematical derivation and efficient algorithms were not available," explained Yu Jin.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026

Now, Vijay Balasubramanian, a gravitational theorist at the University of Pennsylvania, and colleagues say they have come up with a derivation that works for realistic black holes.

From Science Magazine ● Mar. 28, 2024

Moreover, the derivation of the organizational name was, and remains, elusive.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 18, 2024

Research investigating the effect of sleep derivation on more complex types of thinking has shown somewhat mixed results.

From Salon ● Aug. 17, 2023

But, as the following derivation shows, such experiences are more rationally accounted for by coincidence.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos


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