differential analyzer

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noun

an analog computer designed for solving certain differential equations.

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Origin of differential analyzer

First recorded in 1930–35

Ranging from microtomes for microscopy to differential analyzers for ballistics calculations, these mechanisms took advantage of the convenience and versatility of metal parts pre-cut in standard sizes.
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He majored in mathematical physics, studying mind-bending theories of quantum mechanics and partial differential equations.
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Tiebreakers are goal differential, greatest number of goals scored, and, further down, the drawing of lots.
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Then, the U.S. and Portugal would be tied in points, goal differential, and goals scored.
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That differential accounted for about 60 percent of the downward revision.
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The efforts are proceeding slowly and tentatively because the price differential of the fuel is only one factor to consider.
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A record is generally kept of the number of nucleated red cells seen during a differential count of leukocytes.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis|James Campbell Todd
The differential count is best made upon a film stained with Wright's, Jenner's, or Ehrlich's stain.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis|James Campbell Todd
Jenner's stain, which gives a somewhat similar picture, is preferred by many for differential counting of leukocytes.
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The principal source of the irregularities was found in the concealed upper differential wheel of the Grubb slow motion.
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You,” said I. “You drive a nail as if it were an abstruse problem in differential calculus.
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