linear function

noun

Definition of linear function

1 : a mathematical function in which the variables appear only in the first degree, are multiplied by constants, and are combined only by addition and subtraction

2 : linear transformation

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And a linear function can't model complex real-world phenomena. — Timothy B. Lee, Ars Technica, "How computers got shockingly good at recognizing images," 18 Dec. 2018 One of our favorite refrains: tennis careers are not linear functions. — Jon Wertheim, SI.com, "40 Parting Thoughts from the 2018 BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells," 18 Mar. 2018

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linear function

Definition of linear function

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