Simpson's rule

proper noun

Any of several approximations for definite integrals.

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Meanings

proper nounSimpson's rule (plural Simpson's rules)

plural Simpson's rules

  1. mathematicsAny of several approximations for definite integrals.

Origin

Named after Thomas Simpson (1710–1761).

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Translations

Dutch regel van Simpson
  • regel van Simpsonapproximation for definite integrals
French méthode de Simpson
  • méthode de Simpsonapproximation for definite integrals
German Simpsonregel
  • Simpsonregelapproximation for definite integrals
Hungarian Simpson-módszer
  • Simpson-módszerapproximation for definite integrals
Polish metoda Simpsona
  • metoda Simpsonaapproximation for definite integrals
Russian фо́рмула Си́мпсона
  • фо́рмула Си́мпсона (fórmula Símpsona)approximation for definite integrals
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APA

Simpson's rule. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Simpson's%20rule

MLA

“Simpson's rule.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Simpson's%20rule. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Simpson's rule,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Simpson's%20rule.

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