"alternating series" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: alternating series [plural]
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  1. (mathematics) An infinite series in the form of ∑ₙ₌₀ ᪲(-1)ⁿa_n or ∑ₙ₌₀ ᪲(-1)ⁿ⁺¹a_n, where a_n>0 for all n. Wikipedia link: alternating series Categories (topical): Mathematics
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