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Monte Carlo method
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noun Statistics.
a technique for numerically approximating the solution of a mathematical problem by studying the distribution of some random variable, often generated by a computer.
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Origin of Monte Carlo method
First recorded in 1945–50; alluding to the randomness of such a method, as characteristic of the games of chance played at Monte Carlo
Words nearby Monte Carlo method
Monte Albán, Montebello, Monte Bianco, montebrasite, Monte Carlo, Monte Carlo method, Monte Cassino, Monte Corno, Monte Cristo, Montefeltro, Montefiascone
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British Dictionary definitions for Monte Carlo method
Monte Carlo method
noun
a heuristic mathematical technique for evaluation or estimation of intractable problems by probabilistic simulation and sampling
Word Origin for Monte Carlo method
C20: named after the casino at Monte Carlo, where systems for winning at roulette, etc, are often tried
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