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Markov process

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Definition of Markov process

: a stochastic process (such as Brownian motion) that resembles a Markov chain except that the states are continuous also : markov chain

— called also Markoff process

First Known Use of Markov process

1938, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Markov process was in 1938

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“Markov process.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Markov%20process. Accessed 26 Jun. 2022.

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