coefficient

noun

Definition of coefficientnext
as in amount

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Recent Examples of coefficient The obstacles are lattice and thermal expansion coefficient mismatch between GaN and silicon, which generates threading dislocations during epitaxial growth. — Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 8 June 2026 Paris Saint-Germain are up two places to third after securing their second successive Champions League victory, with a final victory over Arsenal — Mikel Arteta’s side, who recorded the highest cumulative coefficient points for 2025-26, are up five places to seventh. — Colin Millar, New York Times, 3 June 2026 The final participants are divided into four pots of nine each based on the coefficient ranking system. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Mar. 2026 One of the most striking findings in the analysis of the criticality deviation coefficient showed a clear distinction between Samatha and Vipassana. — Javier Carbajal, Wired News, 11 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for coefficient
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  1. amount
  2. degree
  3. quantity
Noun
  • Ritolia estimates Russian gasoline production is currently running at around 20% below domestic demand because of the Ukrainian strikes, with refinery runs (the amount of crude oil refineries are processing) at multi-year lows.
    — Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • Under an existing state appropriations restraint, also known as the Gann Limit, lawmakers cannot spend more than an amount determined by a formula that takes annual tax proceeds, changes to the population and cost of living into consideration.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of amount
Noun
  • Southern coast may briefly experience heat index values in excess of 110 degrees.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2026
  • His 15-point first half Thursday included two threes, a high-degree-of-difficulty turnaround jumper and another challenging jumper.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
Definition of degree
Noun
  • Users can sign up for free on the website with their email, then enter the items in their fridge and pantry, along with their quantities and expiration dates, to get access to Grocery Genius’ features.
    — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026
  • Going forward, scientists still need to conduct broader lab tests on human cells in order to figure out how severely various quantities of 6PPD-Q contribute to Alzheimer’s disease.
    — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 9 July 2026
Definition of quantity

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“Coefficient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coefficient. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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