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definite integral
n.
1. An integral that is calculated between two specified limits, usually expressed in the form b/a (x)dx. The result of performing the integral is a number that represents the area under the curve of (x) between the limits and the x-axis if f(x) is greater than or equal to zero between the limits.
2. The result of an integration performed on a fixed interval.

definite integral
n
(Mathematics) Maths
a.  the evaluation of the indefinite integral between two limits, representing the area between the given function and the x-axis between these two values of x
b.  the expression for that function, <$>baf(x)dx, where f(x) is the given function and x = a and x = b are the limits of integration. Where F(x) = <$>f(x)dx, the indefinite integral, <$>baf(x)dx = F(b)-F(a)

definite integral  (df-nt)
1. The difference between the values of an indefinite integral evaluated at each of two limit points, usually expressed in the form b/a (x)dx. The result of performing the integral is a number that represents the area bounded by the curve of (x) between the limits and the x-axis if f(x) is greater than or equal to zero between the limits.
2. The result of an integration performed on a fixed interval.
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Noun1.definite integral - the integral of a function over a definite intervaldefinite integral - the integral of a function over a definite interval
integral - the result of a mathematical integration; F(x) is the integral of f(x) if dF/dx = f(x)


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