unit interval
The 'unit interval' has distinct meanings in mathematics and telecommunications, each significant in its respective field.
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Definition
C1Mathematics
(technical, academic)The range of real numbers from 0 to 1, including both endpoints.
Example
- In probability theory, outcomes are often represented within the unit interval.
- The function is defined on the unit interval [0, 1].
C2Telecommunications
(technical)The shortest time interval between changes in a data transmission signal.
Example
- Engineers measure jitter by analyzing variations in the unit interval.
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