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linear

[lin-ee-er] / ˈlɪn i ər /






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Calibration curves for all eight PAHs had R2 values above 0.99, indicating a highly linear and reliable measurement system.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

After increasing rapidly in recent years, streaming ad spending is projected to approach $20 billion by 2029, not far off linear TV ad spending, according to estimates from ad consulting firm Madison and Wall.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

One question that caused particular difficulty was question 11 in paper one, which asked pupils about a "linear factor" when they had been taught about "real roots".

From BBC • May 11, 2026

“SNL” still draws a strong audience on linear TV, however.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

A linear equation like 4x – 12 = 0 is extremely simple to solve, and such problems didn’t entertain algebraists for very long.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife




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