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distribution function

American

noun

Statistics.

(of any random variable) the function that assigns to each number the probability that the random variable takes a value less than or equal to the given number.

distribution function British

noun

short for cumulative distribution function

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Etymology

Origin of distribution function

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

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This is then used to generate a probability distribution function which consists of all the feasible and infeasible solutions that are within the constraints of the COP.

From Science Daily • Mar. 25, 2024

The cumulative distribution function is used to evaluate probability as area.

From Textbooks • Sep. 19, 2013

We know that for a probability distribution function to be discrete, it must have two characteristics.

From Textbooks • Sep. 19, 2013

The quantities h are symmetric functions of the quantities α, β, γ, ... which in simple cases can be calculated without difficulty, and then the distribution function can be formed.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 7 "Columbus" to "Condottiere" by Various

For each of these ways hπ1p1 hπ2p2 hπ3p3 ... will be a distribution function for distributions of the specified type.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 7 "Columbus" to "Condottiere" by Various

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