"limit comparison test" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: limit comparison tests [plural]
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  1. (mathematics) A test for determining whether an infinite series converges, which involves calculating the limit of the ratio between the series being tested and one known to converge or diverge. Wikipedia link: limit comparison test Categories (topical): Mathematics Derived forms: LCT [abbreviation]
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