coefficient
US /ˌkoʊ.ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/
UK /ˌkəʊ.ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/
名詞
1.
係数
a numerical or constant quantity placed before and multiplying the variable in an algebraic expression (e.g., 4 in 4x)
例:
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In the expression 3x + 2y, 3 is the coefficient of x.
式3x + 2yでは、3はxの係数です。
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The leading coefficient of a polynomial is the coefficient of the term with the highest degree.
多項式の主係数は、最高次数の項の係数です。
2.
係数, 因子
a factor that contributes to a result or effect
例:
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The friction coefficient between the tires and the road affects braking distance.
タイヤと路面の摩擦係数が制動距離に影響します。
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The thermal expansion coefficient describes how much a material expands with temperature changes.
熱膨張係数は、温度変化に伴う材料の膨張度合いを表します。