extreme value theorem

proper noun

A theorem that states a continuous function on a closed interval must have a maximum value and a minimum value on that interval.

Meanings

proper nounthe extreme value theorem
  1. calculusA theorem that states a continuous function on a closed interval must have a maximum value and a minimum value on that interval.

Synonyms & antonyms

proper nounSynonym of Fisher-Tippett-Gnedenko theorem.

Translations

Bulgarian теорема за екстремалните стойности
  • теорема за екстремалните стойности (teorema za ekstremalnite stojnosti)theorem
French théorème des valeurs extrêmes
  • théorème des valeurs extrêmestheorem
Portuguese teorema do valor extremo
  • teorema do valor extremotheorem
Spanish teorema del valor extremo
  • teorema del valor extremotheorem
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