"Riemann sum" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: Riemann sums [plural]
Etymology: Named after Bernhard Riemann, a German mathematician. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Riemann sum (plural Riemann sums)
  1. (mathematics) A certain kind of approximation of an integral by a finite sum that is calculated by dividing the interval of integration into smaller sub-intervals and summing sample values of the integrand inside those sub-intervals multiplied by their lengths. Wikipedia link: Riemann sum Categories (topical): Mathematics Related terms: Riemann integral
    Sense id: en-Riemann_sum-en-noun-SO0s3EVp Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: mathematics, sciences

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