Gamma
Definitions
- The third letter of the Greek alphabet (Γ, γ), preceded by beta (Β, β) and followed by delta, (Δ, δ).
- The letter Ɣɣ, used in the alphabets of several African languages, and in lowercase form in the IPA to represent a voiced velar fricative.
- A gamma ray or gamma-ray photon.
- The Gamma function, symbolized by Γ.
- A constant approximately equal to 0.57721566, symbolized by γ (also known as the Euler–Mascheroni constant).
- A non-SI unit of measure of magnetic flux density, equal to 1 nT.
- A non-SI unit of measure of mass, equal to 1 microgramme.
- Slope of log-log plot of video input and luminance output.
- Flight path angle; the angle by which an aircraft's flight path deviates from the horizontal plane.
- A second-order measure of derivative price sensitivity, expressed as the rate of change in delta with respect to changes in the underlying asset price.
- Synonym of gamma correction.
Equivalents
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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