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numerical analysis
nu·mer·i·cal a·nal·y·sis


noun 
Definition:
 
branch of mathematics: the branch of mathematics that deals with the use of repeatedly used quantitative approximations to solve problems, and the measurement of the errors involved. Computers are usually used to perform the calculations.

nu·mer·i·cal an·a·lyst noun
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