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Meaning:

Noun:

  • analysis A function, denoted |''v''| or ||''v''||, that maps vectors to non-negative scalars and has the following properties:
  • mathematics A mode or average
  • philosophy A sentence with non-descriptive meaning, such as command, permission, and prohibition.
  • sociology A rule that is enforced by members of a community
  • ('''the norm''') That which is regarded as normal or typical.

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Proper noun:

  • A diminutive of the male given name '''Norman'''.
  • Australia A lazy, inactive man.

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Verb:

  • analysis To endow (a vector space, etc) with a norm.

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