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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The young man from far away had not, so far as he knew, either enemies or friends at Monte Carlo.
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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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