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backcalculation

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
back-cal-cu-la-tion
IPA
27
Scrabble Score
15
Letters
5
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A form of calculation in which input parameters are adjusted until the calculated result coincides with the actual result found.

Countable; Uncountable

Etymology

From back + calculation.

Usage

Inflected Forms

backcalculations (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

backcalculate

Questions

What does backcalculation mean?
A form of calculation in which input parameters are adjusted until the calculated result coincides with the actual result found.
Where does backcalculation come from?
From back + calculation.

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