coefficient

coefficiente

Numero fisso che moltiplica una lettera o un'espressione in algebra.

In inglese semplice: The fixed number by which a letter or expression is multiplied in algebra.

• In 3x, the coefficient is three.
• Find the coefficient of x in this expression.
• The equation contains two negative coefficients.

Come si usa: coefficient of something (The coefficient of y is seven.)

Sinonimi: multiplier

Espressioni comuni: coefficient of something, negative coefficient, constant coefficient

coefficiente

Numero che misura una caratteristica specifica di un materiale, un processo o una relazione.

In inglese semplice: A number that measures a particular feature of a material, process, or relationship.

• We measured the coefficient of friction.
• The material has a low expansion coefficient.
• A higher correlation coefficient suggests a stronger relationship.

Come si usa: coefficient of something (Rubber has a high coefficient of friction on this surface.)

Sinonimi: constant

Espressioni comuni: coefficient of friction, correlation coefficient, expansion coefficient