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discrete

UK
/dɪsˈkriːt/
US
/dɪsˈkrit/

Translations

discreteadjective
more discrete
Comp.
most discrete
Super.
UK
/dɪsˈkriːt/
US
/dɪsˈkrit/
discretEn mathématiques, en statistique et en électronique.
In statistics we often study discrete variables such as the number of children in a family.
En statistique, nous étudions souvent des variables discrètes, comme le nombre d'enfants dans une famille.
The project was divided into discrete stages to ensure better management.
Le projet a été divisé en étapes distinctes afin d'assurer une meilleure gestion.
Synonyms
separate
distinct
individual
disconnected
detached
unrelated
Antonyms
continuous
discretenoun
discretes
pl
UK
/dɪˈskriːt/
US
/dɪˈskrit/
Used chiefly in electronics to refer to an individual component (plural: discretes).
composant discretEn électronique.
This circuit board contains only discretes, no integrated circuits.
Cette carte électronique ne contient que des composants discrets, sans circuit intégré.

Definitions

discreteadjective
Individually separate and distinct.
The project was divided into discrete stages to ensure better management.
Consisting of distinct or unconnected elements; not continuous.
In statistics we often study discrete variables such as the number of children in a family.
Designating individual electronic components as opposed to those incorporated into an integrated circuit.
The amplifier is built entirely from discrete transistors.
discretenoun
An individual electronic component, such as a resistor, capacitor, or transistor.
This circuit board contains only discretes, no integrated circuits.
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