Stirling's formula

[stur-lingz]

noun

Mathematics.

1. a relation that approximates the value of n factorial (n! ), expressed as .

Stirling's formula

noun

1. a formula giving the approximate value of the factorial of a large number n, as n ! ( n / e ) ⁿ √(2π n )

Word History and Origins

Origin of Stirling's formula¹

1925–30; after James Stirling (died 1770), Scottish mathematician

Word History and Origins

Origin of Stirling's formula¹

named after James Stirling (1692–1770), Scottish mathematician

Example Sentences

Stirling’s formula is obtained by retaining the first term only.

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