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alternating series

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noun

Mathematics.
  1. a series, usually infinite, in which successive terms have opposite signs, as 1 − ½ + ¼ − ⅛ + … .


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Cheatham and Mahomes had been sharing the quarterback role since the seventh grade, routinely alternating series as the Wildcats racked up wins.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 10, 2023

Lock, who coach Pete Carroll said had been hit “pretty hard’’ by COVID, was back at practice Sunday and participated fully, alternating series with the number one offense with Smith.

From Seattle Times Aug. 21, 2022

The pullover jerseys featured an alternating series of horizontal stripes, rendered in shades of orange, yellow and red, the word Astros spelled out above in clean, unembellished sans serif letterforms.

From New York Times Apr. 14, 2017

However, checking the endpoints and using the alternating series test, we find that the series converges at x = 1 and x = −1.

From Textbooks Mar. 30, 2016

They use a piece of quartz or glass, making horizontal and vertical incisions in alternating series.

From Oriental Women by Pollard, Edward Bagby

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