"Gaussian function" meaning in All languages combined

See Gaussian function on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: Gaussian functions [plural]
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  1. (mathematics) A function of the form f(x)=a· exp (-((x-b)²)/(2c²)) for arbitrary real-number constants a, b and non-zero c; used in statistics, signal processing, etc. Categories (topical): Functions, Mathematics Synonyms: Gaussian
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