"forcing function" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: forcing functions [plural]
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  1. (mathematics) A function in a system of differential equations that is only a function of time, unaffected by the other variables; or, more generally, any non-homogeneous source function in any variable. Categories (topical): Mathematics
    Sense id: en-forcing_function-en-noun--LLnKi~T Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 58 42 Topics: mathematics, sciences
  2. (graphical user interface) An aspect of interface design that restricts a user's abilities in order to streamline completion of a task. Categories (topical): Graphical user interface
    Sense id: en-forcing_function-en-noun-FITKzjFe Topics: computing, engineering, graphical-user-interface, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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