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discrete

UK
/dɪsˈkriːt/
US
/dɪsˈkrit/

Translations

discreteadjective
more discrete
Comp.
most discrete
Super.
UK
/dɪsˈkriːt/
US
/dɪsˈkrit/
The system is composed of discrete components.
Система состоит из дискретных компонентов.
Synonyms
detached
unrelated
disconnected
individual
separate
distinct
Antonyms
continuous
discretenoun
discretes
pl
UK
/dɪˈskriːt/
US
/dɪˈskrit/
Used chiefly in electronics to refer to an individual component (plural: discretes).

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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