"ceiling function" meaning in All languages combined

See ceiling function on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: ceiling functions [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} ceiling function (plural ceiling functions)
  1. (mathematics) A function that maps a real number to the smallest integer that is no smaller than it. Wikipedia link: ceiling function Categories (topical): Mathematics Synonyms: ceil function
    Sense id: en-ceiling_function-en-noun-iwxx-5aQ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: mathematics, sciences

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