Gaussian

adjective

Gauss·​ian ˈgau̇-sē-ən 

: being or having the shape of a normal curve or a normal distribution

Examples of Gaussian in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Preparing for the next generation of sky surveys The two simulations use the same cosmological model and non-Gaussian signal, but their initial phases are flipped. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026

Founder Jacinto Nicolás framed the pitch around the rapid evolution from NeRFs to Gaussian techniques and a workflow spanning capture, Gaussian generation, cleaning and integration. — Callum McLennan, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026

Two revealed constraints around third-party APIs and Gaussian splatting. — Taras Tymoshchuk, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Gaussian models bridge this gap. — New Atlas, 8 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Karl F. Gauss

First Known Use

1905, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing Gaussian

• Gaussian curve
• Gaussian distribution