Cramer's rule
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Cramer's rule
Named after Gabriel Cramer (1704–72), Swiss mathematician
Example Sentences
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The game's rules are simple: whoever has the ball in their possession after two hours is crowned the winner.
From BBC • Feb. 13, 2024
After a brief explanation of the game’s rules Thursday from Trinity University women’s tennis coach Enoch Thompson, Bowser gave pickleball a try for the first time — with mixed results.
From Washington Post • Mar. 30, 2023
"While we can't stop you from deliberately sending your friends to Whamhalla, the intention is that this is a survival game," the game's rules read.
From Salon • Dec. 25, 2021
This year is considered an “off-year” for rewriting the game’s rules, with the next wholesale review scheduled for 2022.
From New York Times • Aug. 31, 2021
For instance, what would happen if a high school football coach pursued victory by running only one play, one designed to exploit the game’s rules and probabilities?
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 12, 2019
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