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  • 21Function key — A function key is a key on a computer or terminal keyboard which can be programmed so as to cause an operating system command interpreter or application program to perform certain actions. On some keyboards/computers, function keys may have… …

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  • 22Normal number — For the floating point meaning in computing, see normal number (computing). In mathematics, a normal number is a real number whose infinite sequence of digits in every base b[1] is distributed uniformly in the sense that each of the b digit… …

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  • 23Normal mode — For other types of mode, see Mode (disambiguation). Vibration of a single normal mode of a circular disc with a pinned boundary condition along the entire outer edge. See other modes. A normal mode of an oscillating system is a pattern of motio …

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  • 24Normal coordinates — In differential geometry, normal coordinates at a point p in a differentiable manifold equipped with a symmetric affine connection are a local coordinate system in a neighborhood of p obtained by applying the exponential map to the tangent space… …

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  • 25function — 1. The special action or physiologic property of an organ or other part of the body. 2. To perform its special work or office, said of an organ or other part of the body. 3. The general properties of any substance, depending on its chemical …

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  • 26function — I UK [ˈfʌŋkʃ(ə)n] / US noun Word forms function : singular function plural functions *** 1) a) [countable/uncountable] the job that something is designed to do The function of advertising is to create a unique image for your company. perform a… …

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  • 27function — I. noun Etymology: Latin function , functio performance, from fungi to perform; probably akin to Sanskrit bhuṅkte he enjoys Date: 1533 1. professional or official position ; occupation 2. the action for which a person or thing is specially fitted …

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  • 28Normal convergence — In mathematics normal convergence is a type of convergence for series of functions. Like absolute convergence, it has the useful property that it is preserved when the order of summation is changed. Contents 1 History 2 Definition 3 Distinctions …

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  • 29function — func|tion1 W1S3 [ˈfʌŋkʃən] n [Date: 1500 1600; : Latin; Origin: functio, from fungi to perform ] 1.) [U and C] the purpose that something has, or the job that someone or something does perform/fulfil a function ▪ In your new job you will perform… …

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  • 30normal — normality, normalness, n. /nawr meuhl/, adj. 1. conforming to the standard or the common type; usual; not abnormal; regular; natural. 2. serving to establish a standard. 3. Psychol. a. approximately average in any psychological trait, as… …

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