fixed point

A 'fixed point' is a concept used in various fields to describe a value or state that remains unchanged under specific conditions or transformations.

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Definition

C1Mathematics

(technical, academic)A value that remains the same when a function is applied to it.

Example

  • In the function f(x) = x, every point is a fixed point.
  • The equation f(x) = x has a fixed point at x = 2.

B2Computing

(technical)A representation of fractional numbers with a set number of digits after the decimal point.

Example

  • Fixed point arithmetic is used in systems with limited processing power.
  • The algorithm uses fixed point calculations to ensure precision.

C1Computing

(technical)A value that does not change during the execution of a program or algorithm.

Example

  • The variable reached a fixed point after several iterations.
  • Fixed point operations are crucial in certain computing processes.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "fixed point":

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