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calculus of variations

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calculus of variations
n.
Mathematical analysis of the maxima and minima of definite integrals, the integrands of which are functions of independent variables, dependent variables, and the derivatives of one or more dependent variables.
calculus of variations
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(Mathematics) a branch of calculus concerned with maxima and minima of definite integrals
calculus of variations
Mathematical analysis of the maxima and minima of definite integrals, the integrands of which are functions of independent variables, dependent variables, and the derivatives of one or more dependent variables. Compare differential calculusintegral calculus
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Noun1.calculus of variations - the calculus of maxima and minima of definite integrals
math, mathematics, maths - a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement
infinitesimal calculus, calculus - the branch of mathematics that is concerned with limits and with the differentiation and integration of functions


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