Pronunciation: /koʊˈɪf.ɪ.ʃənt/
noun A quantity or factor that measures a certain property or characteristic.
A1 A coefficient is a number that is multiplied by a variable in a mathematical expression.
A2 In algebra, students learn how to calculate coefficients in equations.
B1 The coefficient of friction between the two surfaces determines how much force is needed to move an object.
B2 Scientists use regression analysis to determine the coefficients of different variables in their research.
C1 The coefficient of determination is a statistical measure of how well the data fits a regression line.
C2 Economists often analyze the coefficients of various factors to understand their impact on the overall economy.
adjective Describing something related to coefficients.
A1 The coefficient value in the equation is small.
A2 The coefficient of friction affects how easily objects slide against each other.
B1 Scientists use a coefficient of determination to measure how well a model fits the data.
B2 The coefficient of thermal expansion determines how much a material will expand when heated.
C1 The coefficient of restitution is important in physics for calculating the energy lost in collisions.
C2 Advanced mathematicians can manipulate complex equations involving multiple coefficients.
formal The coefficient of determination is a measure of how well the regression line fits the data points.
informal You can think of the coefficient as a sort of 'multiplier' that helps us understand the relationship between variables.
slang The coefficient basically tells us how much one thing affects another in a math equation.
figurative In this equation, the coefficient is like the conductor of an orchestra, directing how all the variables play together.
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