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  *3. ([[mathematics]]) The n-dimensional [[space]] contained by an n-dimensional polytope (call * Volume generalized to arbitrarily many dimensions in mathematics and [[physics]]
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• Discrepancy
  In [[mathematics]], '''discrepancy theory''' describes the deviation of a situation from the ...bed as the [[study]] of [[inevitable]] irregularities of distributions, in measure-theoretic and combinatorial settings. Just as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wik
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• Perimeter
  ...Latin]] ''perimetros'', from [[Greek]], from ''peri''around + ''metron'' [[measure]] ...unds]] an area. The word comes from the Greek ''peri'' (around) and meter (measure). The term may be used either for the path or its length - it can be [[thou
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• Diameter
  ...le French, from [[Latin]] diametros, from [[Greek]], from dia- + metron [[measure]] ...of a circle", from δια- (dia-), "across, through" + μέτρον (metron), "a [[measure]]".
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• Vertical
  ...[[adjacent]]. They all share a [[vertex]]. Such angles are [[equal]] in [[measure]] and can be described as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Congruence_(geomet ...y to either of the adjacent angles, the vertical angles are [[equal]] in [[measure]].[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vertical_%28angles%29]
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• Value
  * Value (mathematics) -- the value of a variable in mathematics. * Value (colorimetry) -- a measure of white or black in color
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• Nano
  When used as a prefix for something other than a [[unit]] of measure (as in "nanoscience"), nano refers to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nanote [[Category: Mathematics]]
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• Connectivity
  In [[mathematics]], connectedness is used to refer to various properties [[meaning]], in som .../Graph_theory graph theory]. Graph theory also offers a [[context]]-free [[measure]] of connectedness, called the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clustering_co
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• Knot
  *7a : a division of the log's line serving to [[measure]] a ship's [[speed]] ...st for their [[ancient]] [[origins]], their common uses, and the area of [[mathematics]] known as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knot_theory knot theory].[https:/
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• Triangle
  ...ual]] in length. An isosceles triangle also has two [[angles]] of the same measure; namely, the angles opposite to the two sides of the same length; this [[fa ...riple]. The other one is an isosceles triangle that has 2 angles that each measure 45 degrees.
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• Arbritrary
  ...Actions lacking a telos, a goal, are necessarily arbitrary. With no end to measure against, there can be no [[standard]] applied to [[choice]]s, so all decisi ==Mathematics==
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• Information Theory
  ...ble to be reliably stored on a medium or communicated over a channel. The measure of information, known as [[information entropy]], is usually expressed by t ...el coding]] (e.g. for [[DSL]] lines). The field is at the crossroads of [[mathematics]], [[statistics]], [[computer science]], [[physics]], [[neurobiology]], and
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• Probability
  ...in probability theory, that is used extensively in such areas of study as mathematics, [[statistics]], [[finance]], gambling, science, and philosophy to draw con ...from the modern meaning of probability, which, in contrast, is used as a [[measure]] of the weight of [[empirical]] [[evidence]], and is arrived at from [[ind
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• Separation
  *11. [[Mathematics]]. The division of a partition into component partitions. Cf. SEPARATE n. 4 ...signals carried by the two [[channels]] of a stereophonic [[system]]; a [[measure]] of this.
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• Point
  :d : a unit of about 1⁄72 inch used especially to measure the size of type ...sional]] analogue. Thus, a point is a 0-dimensional object. In branches of mathematics dealing with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Set_Theory set theory], an elem
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• Angle
  :b : a measure of an angle or of the amount of turning necessary to bring one line or plan [[Category: Mathematics]]
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• 133:5 At Athens—Discourse on Science
  133:5.4 [[Scientists]] may some day [[measure]] the [[energy]], or [[force]] [[manifestations]], of [[gravitation]], [[li ...sheep in ten minutes, ten men could shear it in one minute. That is sound mathematics, but it is not true, for the ten men could not so do it; they would get in
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• Geometry
  ...metry''' (γεωμετρία; ''geo'' = earth, ''metria'' = measure) is a part of [[mathematics]] concerned with questions of size, shape, and relative position of figures ...nature of geometry makes it initially more accessible than other parts of mathematics, such as algebra or number theory. However, the geometric language is also
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• Number
  ...lephone numbers), for ordering (serial numbers), and for codes (ISBNs). In mathematics, the definition of number has been extended over the years to include such ...r as output are called numerical [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_(mathematics) operations]. Unary operations take a single input number and produce a sin
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• Quantity
  Two basic divisions of quantity, [[magnitude (mathematics)|magnitude]] and multitude (or [[number]]), imply the principal distinction ...ri (philosophy)|a priori]] for any given property. The linear [[continuum (mathematics)|continuum]] represents the prototype of continuous quantitative structure
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• Space
  ==In mathematics== ...ncept of [[metric space]] and volume measurement leads to the concept of [[measure space]].
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• Infinitesimal
  ...ss]] the idea of objects so small that there is no way to see them or to [[measure]] them. The [[insight]] with exploiting infinitesimals was that objects cou [[Category: Mathematics]]
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• Genius
  ...measures]] of "neurophysiological efficiency" and that latter concept as a measure of [[intelligence]].[5] By intelligence they meant a heritable trait, which ...stics]] and found bell-curves in test results of all sorts; initially in [[mathematics]] grades for the final honors examination and in entrance examination score
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• Fathom
  To measure the depth of shallow waters, boatmen used a sounding line containing fathom Until early in the 20th century, it was the unit used to measure the depth of mines (mineral extraction) in the United Kingdom.[15] Miners a
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• 195:7 The Vulnerability of Materialism
  ...ientific method]] " is merely an [[intellectual]] yardstick wherewith to [[measure]] [[material]] [[adventures]] and [[physical]] [[achievements]]. But being ...tulate]] this [[mechanization]] of the [[universe]]. [[Machines]] cannot [[measure]], [[classify]], nor [[evaluate]] themselves. Such a scientific piece of wo
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• Complexity
  ...xiomatic setting. This is a general advantage of the axiomatic approach in mathematics. The axiomatic approach to Kolmogorov complexity was further developed in t *In information processing, complexity is a measure of the total number of properties transmitted by an object and detected by
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• Integrity
  ...ectively, via the [[scientific method]] or via a standardized mathematical measure A [[value]] in [[mathematics]] consists of an assumption from which one can extrapolate implementation o
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• 79:8 Later Chinese Civilization
  ...igation and [[soil]]-[[conservation]] difficulties contributed in no small measure to the [[development]] of [[interdependence]] with the consequent promotion ...rgy metalworking], [[commercial]] exchange, [[government]], [[writing]], [[mathematics]], [[art]], [[science]], and [[printing]].
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• Experiment
  ...te. The assay is a colorimetric assay in which a [[spectrophotometer]] can measure the amount of protein in samples by detecting a colored complex formed by t ...h he or she should respond. The goal of the experiment is to [[Measurement|measure]] the response to a given stimulus by a [[test method]].
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• Navigation
  ...a line between the observer and an object in real life.[4] A bearing is a measure of the direction to an object.[4] If the navigator measures the direction i In addition to bearings, navigators also often measure distances to objects.[3] On the chart, a distance produces a circle or arc
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• Chapter 3 - The Return from Rome
  ...n that a man is willing to bestow upon his wife and their children are the measure of that man's attainment of the higher levels of creative and spiritual sel *“Scientists may some day measure the energy, or force manifestations, of gravitation, light, and electricity
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• Scientific Method
  ...dge. It is based on gathering [[observable]], [[empirical]] and [[Measure (mathematics)|measurable]] [[evidence]] subject to specific principles of [[reasoning]], The essential elements of a scientific method are [[operation (mathematics)|operation]]s, [[observation]]s, [[scientific modeling|model]]s, and a [[ut
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• Thinking
  ...w about it, does not mean it’s not there. Many geniuses ([[physics]] and [[mathematics|mathematicians]]) have expressed their understanding and admiration of some ...sical science]] discovered the [[concepts|concept]] of them or was able to measure them; we are now aware of these occurrences, they are considered acceptable
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• Beauty
  ...s [[Pythagoras]]. The Pythagorean school saw a strong connection between [[mathematics]] and beauty. In particular, they noted that objects proportioned according A common way to measure outer beauty, as based on community consensus, or general opinion, is to st
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• 2009-06-10-What Is Whole Soul Choice
  ...ientist have yet to discover it? Could the ultimaton be discovered through mathematics or a scientific formula? I would appreciate your insight on this matter. Th ...that your mathematics will discern the reality long before you are able to measure it through your instruments. Just as you are equally able to sense the pres
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• Paper 12 - The Universe of Universes
  ...Gravity'' is noncomputable. We recognize the [[circuit]], but we cannot [[measure]] either [[qualitative]] or [[quantitative]] realities [[responsive]] there ...or every million light-years increase in distance. By this [[method]] of [[Measure|reckoning]], subsequent to the [[perfection]] of more powerful telescopes,
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• Integral
  ...logical order?) trace their intellectual heritage back to, or have in some measure been influenced by, The Mother and Sri Aurobindo. ...sopher, and cult counseler who has developed his own version of [[Integral mathematics]].
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• 2005-05-02-Emotional Development
  ...rence - to be somewhat detached from those around you. Consider this was a measure of budding wisdom so you could have some choice of whether or not to go alo ...ove? Here there is no limitation in connection. Here there is that magical mathematics We tease you with, how one and one make three, because between you and I th
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• Creativity
  ==Psychological examples from science and mathematics== ...d innovation in sports, art, music, the design of video games, technology, mathematics and thought in general.
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• Gravity
  ...ion between [[mass]]es, and it seems that he was aware of the [[Magnitude (mathematics)|magnitude]] of [[acceleration]] due to gravity. Dr. Nader El-Bizri, "Ibn a ...ravitational radiation emitted by the [[solar system]] is far too small to measure. However, gravitational radiation has been indirectly observed as an energ
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• 2005-02-13-Morontia Mind
  ...f it is called "reason," and from these abilities you devise philosophies, mathematics, theorems, theories, proofs and so on, and this is adequate for your existe ...ing your evolution. There are no growth charts on the door jam, for you to measure your morontial growth, your growth as mortal beings and your capability of
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• 2002-05-19-Self Sustaining, Intentional Communities
  ...hildren. But [[love]] perseveres; and so parents, who give love in greater measure than [[discipline]] and direction, will always find their children present. ...onal, self-sustaining community with these two goals, its chore must be to measure and evaluate and then provide the resources to develop those inherent poten
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• Relativity
  ...he given magnitude). The Greeks had a deep [[insight]] when they divided [[mathematics]] into [[arithmetic]] (the theory of number) and [[geometry]] (the theory o ...ctory. Clocks in the theory of relativity are like odometers on cars; they measure the length of the path they take. But length here means the [[interval]], a
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• Paper 133 - The Return From Rome
  ...an is willing to [[bestow]] upon his [[wife]] and their children are the [[measure]] of that man's [[attainment]] of the higher levels of [[creative]] and [[s 133:5.4 [[Scientists]] may some day [[measure]] the [[energy]], or [[force]] [[manifestations]], of [[gravitation]], [[li
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• 81:6 The Maintenance of Civilization
  ...The [[nature]] and extent of a [[material]] [[civilization]] is in large [[measure]] determined by the [[natural]] [[resources]] available. [[Climate]], [[wea 81:6.10 [[Science]] teaches man to speak the new [[language]] of [[mathematics]] and trains his [[thoughts]] along lines of exacting [[precision]]. And sc
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• Perfection
  ...orically been addressed in a number of discrete [[discipline]]s, notably [[mathematics]], [[physics]], [[chemistry]], [[ethics]], [[aesthetics]], [[ontology]] and The perfect numbers early on came to be treated as the measure of other numbers: those in which the sum of the divisors is greater than th
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• Social Sciences
  In [[ancient philosophy]], there was no difference between [[mathematics]] and the study of [[history]], [[poetry]] or [[politics]]. Only with the d ...0th century, [[statistics]] became a free-standing discipline of [[applied mathematics]]. Statistical methods were used confidently, for example in an increasingl
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• 2006-09-10-Foundational Lessons For Light & Life
  As you have read, peace is the measure of the growth of a [[civilization]]. Much growth is needed here. Do you hav ...ey express a oneness, even your [[physics]] will come into that, as will [[mathematics]]. You will find a oneness of [[belief]] that generates wholeness, and the
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• Real Presences
  [[mathematics|mathematicization]] by many disciplines, in conscious or unconscious imitat measure of communicability, the shear inhuman otherness of matter.’</center>
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• Chapter 1: The Creative Thesis of Perfection: The Finite Story
  ...really not a factual reality, but it certainly is a valid concept and our mathematics would do very badly without it. ...ke thinking about the zero mark on a twelve-inch ruler. We do not actually measure anything with this mark, but it does show where the first inch starts.)
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