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Meaning of Kahan summation algorithm | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

An algorithm that significantly reduces the numerical error in the total obtained by adding a sequence of finite-precision floating-point numbers, compared to the obvious approach, by tracking the accumulated small errors in a separate variable.

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

Kahana Kahanism Kahanist Kahar Kaharingan Kaharlyk

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