"quasi-probability" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: quasi-probabilities [plural]
Etymology: From quasi- + probability. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|quasi|probability}} quasi- + probability Head templates: {{en-noun}} quasi-probability (plural quasi-probabilities)
  1. (physics) A concept introduced in order to apply quantum corrections to classical statistical mechanics Wikipedia link: Wigner quasi-probability distribution Categories (topical): Physics

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