Johnson-Lindenstrauss lemma

proper noun

A result concerning low-distortion embeddings of points from high-dimensional into low-dimensional Euclidean space.

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Meanings

proper nounthe Johnson-Lindenstrauss lemma
  1. mathematicsA result concerning low-distortion embeddings of points from high-dimensional into low-dimensional Euclidean space.

Origin

Named after William B. Johnson and Joram Lindenstrauss.

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Johnson-Lindenstrauss lemma. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Johnson-Lindenstrauss%20lemma

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“Johnson-Lindenstrauss lemma.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Johnson-Lindenstrauss%20lemma. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Johnson-Lindenstrauss lemma,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Johnson-Lindenstrauss%20lemma.

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