"Walsh function" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Walsh functions [plural]
Etymology: Named after the American mathematician Joseph L. Walsh. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Walsh function (plural Walsh functions)
  1. (mathematics) In harmonic analysis, any of a complete orthogonal set of functions that can be used to represent any discrete function. Categories (topical): Functions, Mathematics

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