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coefficient

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Definition of coefficient

as in amount

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Recent Examples of coefficient The obstacles are lattice and thermal expansion coefficient mismatch between GaN and silicon, which generates threading dislocations during epitaxial growth. — Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 8 June 2026 Paris Saint-Germain are up two places to third after securing their second successive Champions League victory, with a final victory over Arsenal — Mikel Arteta’s side, who recorded the highest cumulative coefficient points for 2025-26, are up five places to seventh. — Colin Millar, New York Times, 3 June 2026 The final participants are divided into four pots of nine each based on the coefficient ranking system. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Mar. 2026 One of the most striking findings in the analysis of the criticality deviation coefficient showed a clear distinction between Samatha and Vipassana. — Javier Carbajal, Wired News, 11 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for coefficient

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Periwinkle prefers a temperate climate and needs a soil with a good amount of compost.

— Mallory Carra, The Spruce, 3 Aug. 2026
Adding that length to the rotation, along with continued momentum from Shota Imanaga and Matthew Boyd, should take a significant amount of stress off the bullpen.

— Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026

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Lisa graduated valedictorian from Bates College with a degree in biopsychology and holds a PhD in neuroscience from Harvard University.

— Big Think, Big Think, 31 July 2026
Kisner, who also owns Treo Business Consulting marketing agency in downtown Lee’s Summit, has degrees in business and project management.

— Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026

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The quantity is appealing, but in the return from Atlanta, who is a true impact player/pitcher to help fill part of Skubal’s shoes?

— Jesús Cano, New York Times, 31 July 2026
The move is a massive upgrade over Baku’s existing and aging fleet of MiG-29 Fulcrum fighter jets and will likely give it the most powerful air force in the South Caucasus in terms of both quality and quantity.

— Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

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