numerical classification
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numerical taxonomy — an arithmetic method of classifying large numbers of bacterial strains on the basis of their overall similarity to one another, according to the number of phenotypic characters they share, each character being given equal weight. Called also… … Medical dictionary
Numerical taxonomy — is a classification system in biological systematics which deals with the grouping by numerical methods of taxonomic units based on their character states.[1]. It aims to create a taxonomy using numeric algorithms like cluster analysis rather… … Wikipedia
numerical taxonomy — n. taxonomic classification into categories or units according to the degree of similarity among individuals and groups, based on numerical analysis of large samples of characteristics that are each given equal value … English World dictionary
numerical taxonomy — classification of organisms by a comparison of large numbers of observable characteristics that are given equal value instead of being weighted according to possible evolutionary significance. Also called numerical phenetics. [1960 65] * * * … Universalium
Numerical polynomial — In mathematics, a numerical polynomial is a polynomial with rational coefficients that takes integer values on integers. They are also called integer valued polynomials. They are objects of study in their own right in algebra, and are frequently… … Wikipedia
Classification AMS — Pour les articles homonymes, voir MSC et AMS. La classification AMS, appelée aussi Mathematics Subject Classification (MSC), est une classification établie par l American Mathematical Society (AMS). 00 xx : General 01 xx : History and… … Wikipédia en Français
Numerical control — CNC redirects here. For other uses, see CNC (disambiguation). A CNC Turning Center … Wikipedia
numerical taxonomy — noun : taxonomy in which many quantitatively measured characters are given equal weight in the determination of taxa and in the construction of diagrams indicating systematic relationships • numerical taxonomic adjective • numerical taxonomist… … Useful english dictionary
classification — A systematic arrangement into classes or groups based on perceived common characteristics; a means of giving order to a group of disconnected facts. adansonian c. the c. of organisms based on giving equal weight to every character of the… … Medical dictionary
numerical taxonomy — numer′ical taxon′omy n. bio classification of organisms by a comparison of large numbers of observable characteristics that are given equal value instead of being weighted according to possible evolutionary significance • Etymology: 1960–65 … From formal English to slang
