"Stirling's approximation" meaning in All languages combined

See Stirling's approximation on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Etymology: Named after James Stirling, though first stated by Abraham de Moivre. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Stirling's approximation
  1. (mathematics) An accurate approximation for factorials. Wikipedia link: Stirling's approximation Categories (topical): Mathematics Synonyms: Stirling's formula
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