Definition:Gradient/Also known as
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Gradient: Also known as
A gradient, in the sense of an inclination to the horizontal, is also known as a slope.
The word grade can sometimes be seen in this context, but this is discouraged as it has a number of meanings.
Sources
- 1998: David Nelson: The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics (2nd ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): grade: 2.
- 2008: David Nelson: The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics (4th ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): grade: 2.