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local minimum — Math. minimum (def. 5a) … Useful english dictionary
local minimum — noun A point on a graph (or its associated function) such that the points each side have a greater value even though another point exists with a smaller value. See Also: local maximum … Wiktionary
minimum — /min euh meuhm/, n., pl. minimums, minima / meuh/, adj. n. 1. the least quantity or amount possible, assignable, allowable, or the like. 2. the lowest speed permitted on a highway. 3. the lowest amount, value, or degree attained or recorded. 4.… … Universalium
Minimum total potential energy principle — The principle of minimum total potential energy is a fundamental concept used in physics, chemistry, biology, and engineering. It asserts that a structure or body shall deform or displace to a position that minimizes the total potential energy,… … Wikipedia
Local search (constraint satisfaction) — In constraint satisfaction, local search is an incomplete method for finding a solution to a problem. It is based on iteratively improving an assignment of the variables until all constraints are satisfied. In particular, local search algorithms… … Wikipedia
Local government in Queensland — Local government in the Australian state of Queensland describes the institutions and processes by which towns and districts can manage their own affairs to the extent permitted by the Local Government Act 1993 2007 . Queensland is divided into… … Wikipedia
minimum — [ minimɔm ] n. m. et adj. • déb. XVIIIe; mot lat. « le plus petit » I ♦ N. m. 1 ♦ Math. Valeur d une fonction inférieure à celles qui la précèdent ou la suivent immédiatement (opposé à maximum).⇒ extremum. Minimum minimorum : le plus petit des… … Encyclopédie Universelle
Local exchange carrier — (LEC) is a regulatory term in telecommunications for the local telephone company. In the United States, wireline telephone companies are divided into two large categories: long distance (interexchange carrier, or IXCs) and local (local exchange… … Wikipedia
Minimum alveolar concentration — or MAC is a concept used to compare the strengths, or potency, of anaesthetic vapours;[1] in simple terms, it is defined as the concentration of the vapour in the lungs that is needed to prevent movement (motor response) in 50% of subjects in… … Wikipedia
Minimum wage law — is the body of law which prohibits employers from hiring employees or workers for less than a given hourly, daily or monthly minimum wage. More than 90% of all countries have some kind of minimum wage legislation.[1] Until recently, minimum wage… … Wikipedia
