Coefficient
Pronunciation: /ˌkoʊəˈfɪʃənt/
Coefficient (noun)
- A number that multiplies a variable in a mathematical expression.
- A number showing how much one factor affects another in science or statistics.
Examples
- The coefficient of x in the equation is 3.
- In the formula, the coefficient determines the variable's impact.
Common collocations: calculate the coefficient, positive coefficient, negative coefficient, correlation coefficient, determine the coefficient