degree of freedom

deg·reeoff·ree·dom

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noun

1.

(statistics) an unrestricted variable in a frequency distribution

Synonyms

degree of freedom

2.

one of the minimum number of parameters needed to describe the state of a physical system

Synonyms

degree of freedom

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Grammar

noun
singular	degree of freedom
plural	degree of freedoms

Nearby words

degree Centigrade degree day degree Fahrenheit degree of a polynomial degree of a term degree program degressive degust degustation dehisce

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