distribution curve

noun

A graphical representation, usually as a curve, that shows how values in a data set are distributed.

Meanings

noundistribution curve (plural distribution curves)

plural distribution curves

  1. especiallymathematicsA graphical representation, usually as a curve, that shows how values in a data set are distributed.

Translations

German Verteilungskurve
  • VerteilungskurveTranslations
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