"transfer function" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: transfer functions [plural]
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  1. (mathematics) a mathematical representation of the relation between the input and output of a linear time-invariant system Categories (topical): Functions, Mathematics Hypernyms: function Hyponyms: feedback transfer function, forward transfer function, loop transfer function, pulsed transfer function

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