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  • 31Function-level programming — In computer science, function level programming refers to one of the two contrasting programming paradigms identified by John Backus in his work on programs as mathematical objects, the other being value level programming.In his 1977 Turing award …

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  • 32Function prototype — A function prototype in C or C++ is a declaration of a function that omits the function body but does specify the function s name, arity, argument types and return type. While a function definition specifies what a function does, a function… …

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  • 33One-sided limit — In calculus, a one sided limit is either of the two limits of a function f(x) of a real variable x as x approaches a specified point either from below or from above. One should write either: or or for the limit as x decreases in value approaching …

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  • 34Variable-frequency oscillator — A variable frequency oscillator (VFO) in electronics is a oscillator with an oscillation frequency that can be electronically changed (hence, variable).cite book |title=The ARRL Handbook for Radio Amateurs, Sixty Eighth Edition |editor=Larry D.… …

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  • 35One-time pad — Excerpt from a one time pad In cryptography, the one time pad (OTP) is a type of encryption, which has been proven to be impossible to crack if used correctly. Each bit or character from the plaintext is encrypted by a modular addition with a bit …

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  • 36Function block diagram — A function block diagram is a diagram, that describes a function between input variables and output variables. A function is described as a set of elementary blocks. Input and output variables are connected to blocks by connection lines. An… …

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  • 37Variable Specific Impulse Magnetoplasma Rocket — Artist s impression of several VASIMR engines propelling a craft through space The Variable Specific Impulse Magnetoplasma Rocket (VASIMR) is an electro magnetic thruster for spacecraft propulsion. It uses radio waves to ionize and heat a… …

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  • 38function — 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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  • 39Variable range hopping — IntroductionVariable range hopping or Mott variable range hopping, is a model describing low temperature conduction in strongly disordered systems with localized states. [Mott, N.F., Phil. Mag. ,19,835,1969] It has a characteristic temperature… …

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  • 40function — noun 1》 an activity that is natural to or the purpose of a person or thing.     ↘a computer operation corresponding to a single instruction from the user. 2》 a large or formal social event or ceremony. 3》 Mathematics a relation or expression… …

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