Meanings
nountransfer function (plural transfer functions)
plural transfer functions
- mathematicsa mathematical representation of the relation between the input and output of a linear time-invariant system
Translations
Chinese Mandarin 傳遞函數 /传递函数
- 傳遞函數 /传递函数 (chuándì hánshù)mathematical representation of the relation between the input and output of a linear time-invariant system
French fonction de transfert
- fonction de transfertmathematical representation of the relation between the input and output of a linear time-invariant system
German Übertragungsfunktion
- Übertragungsfunktionmathematical representation of the relation between the input and output of a linear time-invariant system
Polish transmitancja
- transmitancjamathematical representation of the relation between the input and output of a linear time-invariant system
Cite this entry
APA
transfer function. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/transfer%20function
MLA
“transfer function.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/transfer%20function. Accessed November 2, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “transfer function,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/transfer%20function.
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