Ceiling function

In the context of an organization, this is the job role or discipline (i.e. Sales, marketing, accounting, customer service, information technology, human resources, etc).

function

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

The contribution that a particular cultural trait makes to the longevity of the total culture.

function

Computer; Software; Software engineering

(1) A defined objective or characteristic action of a system or component. For example, a system may have inventory control as its primary function.~(2) A software module that ...

Antikythera mechanism

Mathematics; Algebra

The Antikythera mechanism is an analog computer that was used by the Greeks more than 2000 years ago to locate and predict the positions of celestial objects. When new, the device ...

arythmetic series

Mathematics; Algebra

A series such as 3 + 7 + 11 + 15 + ··· + 99 or 10 + 20 + 30 + ··· + 1000 which has a constant difference between terms.

asymptote

Mathematics; Algebra

A line or curve that the graph of a relation approaches more and more closely the further the graph is followed.

augmented matrix

Mathematics; Algebra

A matrix form of a linear system of equations obtained from the coefficient matrix as shown below.

average rate of change

Mathematics; Algebra

The change in the value of a quantity divided by the elapsed time.

axis of reflection

Mathematics; Algebra

The "mirror line" of a reflection. That is, the line across which a reflection takes place.

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CCTV Tower

A daring skyscraper in the heart of Beijing's Central Business District (CBD) and serves as headquarters for China Central Television (CCTV). Designed ...