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trig function — Math. See trigonometric function … Useful english dictionary
trigonometric function — Math. 1. Also called circular function. a function of an angle, as sine or cosine, expressed as the ratio of the sides of a right triangle. 2. any function involving only trigonometric functions and constants. 3. the generalization of these to… … Universalium
trigonometric function — trig′onomet′ric func′tion n. math. a function of an angle, as the sine or cosine, expressed as the ratio of the sides of a right triangle Also called circular function Etymology: 1905–10 … From formal English to slang
Trigonometrical function — Trigonometric Trig o*no*met ric, Trigonometrical Trig o*no*met ric*al, [Cf. F. trigonom[ e]trique.] Of or pertaining to trigonometry; performed by the rules of trigonometry. [1913 Webster] {Trig o*no*met ric*al*ly}, adv. [1913 Webster]… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Root mean square — In mathematics, the root mean square (abbreviated RMS or rms), also known as the quadratic mean, is a statistical measure of the magnitude of a varying quantity. It is especially useful when variates are positive and negative, e.g., sinusoids.It… … Wikipedia
GRASS (programming language) — GRASS ( GRAphics Symbiosis System ) was a programming language created to script 2D vector graphics animations. GRASS was similar to BASIC in syntax, but added numerous instructions for specifying 2D object animation, including scaling,… … Wikipedia
Trigonometry — Trig redirects here. For other uses, see Trig (disambiguation). The Canadarm2 robotic manipulator on the International Space Station is operated by controlling the angles of its joints. Calculating the final position of the astronaut at the end… … Wikipedia
List of trigonometric identities — Cosines and sines around the unit circle … Wikipedia
List of basic trigonometry topics — For a more comprehensive list, see the List of trigonometry topics. Trigonometry is a branch of mathematics which deals with angles, triangles and trigonometric functions such as sine, cosine and tangent.The following outline is provided as an… … Wikipedia
Triangulation station — A trigonometrical station, triangulation pillar or trig point is a fixed surveying station for the geodetic surveying and other surveying projects on nearby areas. They are generally known as Trigonometrical stations in North America and trig… … Wikipedia
