differential equation
noun
: an equation containing differentials or derivatives of functions compare partial differential equation
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The course aims to prepare students to apply common engineering tools such as differential equations, signals and systems, systems analysis, mathematical models and numerical simulation to the analysis of social problems, with an emphasis on human rights implications.
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Raúl Ordóñez, The Conversation, 28 Jan. 2025
These are behemoths the size of washer-dryer systems, that have big gears and wheels that will do the calculations on a differential equation.
—John Werner, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
She was hired as a mathematician, joining a cadre of workers who used linear algebra, calculus, and other methods to manually solve complex problems such as differential equations.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 July 2024
The solution of differential equations that involve only one derivative typically requires less than 0.1 microjoules of energy on our computer.
—IEEE Spectrum, 1 Dec. 2017
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Raúl Ordóñez, The Conversation, 28 Jan. 2025
These are behemoths the size of washer-dryer systems, that have big gears and wheels that will do the calculations on a differential equation.
—John Werner, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
She was hired as a mathematician, joining a cadre of workers who used linear algebra, calculus, and other methods to manually solve complex problems such as differential equations.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 July 2024
The solution of differential equations that involve only one derivative typically requires less than 0.1 microjoules of energy on our computer.
—IEEE Spectrum, 1 Dec. 2017
See All Example Sentences for differential equation
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“Differential equation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/differential%20equation. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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