"table-maker's dilemma" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: the table-maker's dilemma [canonical]
Etymology: Coined by William M. Kahan, in allusion to the construction of mathematical tables. Head templates: {{en-prop|def=1}} the table-maker's dilemma
  1. (mathematics) The problem of the unknown cost of rounding transcendental functions. Categories (topical): Mathematics
    Sense id: en-table-maker's_dilemma-en-name-iuUgwYJS Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: mathematics, sciences

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