(mathematics, computing theory) An algorithm for polynomial evaluation that employs Horner's rule.

(mathematics) An iterative numerical method for finding a root of an equation f(x)=0, using a succession of roots of secant lines to better approximate the root.

(mathematics) A root-finding method that applies to any continuous functions for which one knows two values with opposite signs, and consists of repeatedly bisecting the interval defined by these values and then selecting the subinterval in which the function changes sign, and therefore must contain a root.

A silver staining technique used to visualize nervous tissue under light microscopy.

plural of method air

(sciences) A method of discovering knowledge about the natural world based in making falsifiable predictions (hypotheses), testing them empirically, and developing theories that match known data from repeatable physical experimentation.

(medicine) A staining technique, using a sequence of crystal violet, iodine and safranine, used to differentiate bacteria into two large groups of species.

A means of contraception involving an impenetrable barrier, such as a diaphragm or condom, between sexual partners.

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The Dayi system of text input for Chinese characters.