Newton-Raphson method

proper noun

Synonym of Newton's method.

Meanings

proper nounthe Newton-Raphson method
  1. mathematicsSynonym of Newton's method.

    Synonyms: Newton's method

Synonyms & antonyms

proper nounSynonym of Newton's method.

Origin

Named after Isaac Newton and Joseph Raphson.

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