Dictionary of Mathematics 2nd Edition by McGraw-Hill (PDF)

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Derived from the content of the respected McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms Sixth Edition, each title provides thousands of definitions of words and phrases encountered in a specific discipline. All include: * Pronunciation guide for every term * Acronyms, cross-references, and abbreviations * Appendices with conversion tables; listings of scientific, technical, and mathematical notation; tables of relevant data; and more * A convenient, quick-find format

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Editorial Reviews: Review Excerpts of review by T.R. Faust, Burlington College McGraw-Hill derives these inexpensive subject-specific dictionaries from its Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, covering 110,000 terms. Libraries could not go wrong purchasing this recognized standard reference–either the parent or its offspring. Choosing which to purchase will probably present the greater challenge. Students may be more likely to favor these more focused titles, whereas librarians may be more enthralled with the larger, more encompassing mother work. …The offspring reproduce the definitions of terms exactly as they appear in the mother work, with pronunciation but without illustrations. The appropriate appendixes are retained in the smaller volumes, but biographical entries are dropped. McGraw-Hill tends to include more appendixes [than competition], such as geological time scales and electronic symbols…libraries will be well served by the McGraw-Hill titles. Summing Up: Highly recommended. (Choice 2003-10-01) From the Back Cover THE LANGUAGE OF MATHEMATICS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Derived from the world-renowned McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, Sixth Edition, this vital reference offers a wealth of essential information in a portable, convenient, quick-find format. Whether you’re a professional, a student, a writer, or a general reader with an interest in science, there is no better or more authoritative way to stay up-to-speed with the current language of mathematics or gain an understanding of its key ideas and concepts. Written in clear, simple language understandable to the general reader, yet in-depth enough for scientists, educators, and advanced students, The McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Mathematics, Second Edition: * Has been extensively revised, with 4,000 entries encompassing the language of mathematics and statistics * Includes synonyms, acronyms, and abbreviations * Provides pronunciations for all terms * Covers such topics as algebra, analysis, arithmetic, logic and set theory, number theory, probability and statistics, topology, and trigonometry * Includes an appendix containing tables of useful data and information * Is based on the McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms – for more than a quarter-of-a-century THE standard international reference Carefully reviewed for clarity, completeness, and accuracy, the McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Mathematics, Second Edition, offers a standard of excellence unmatched by any similar publication. About the Author Compiled by The Editorial Staff of the McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science & Technology (New York City), one of the most skilled, experienced, and innovative teams in the field of scientific publishing. Read more

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⭐This text provides very terse definitions that may not be easily accessible to younger students (I purchased this for my niece in Middle School). There are no illustrations to clarify the definitions. This would make it even less suitable for younger (middle school) students. I would recommend the Harper-Collins Dictionary of Mathematics over this one for most people, especially middile and high school students. It includes illustrations, the definitions are more clearly written and it is thorough in its content.

⭐I bought this when I started work on a masters degree in mathematics. It was very helpful off and on throughout my studies. It is helpful, as deep as it goes, as a supplement for mathematical study from middle school up to graduate school. That, to me, is remarkable. For basic mathematical terms it can also be helpful for children or adults reading or writing about mathematics (as opposed to studying, creating, or using it) regardless of level or background. Almost all definitions are in natural language, which is not precise or complete enough to be of help very far into the study of the topic.It can’t hold a candle to the Encyclopedic Dictionary of Mathematics as far as breadth, depth, and authoritativeness go, but up to the graduate level, the breadth of coverage is impressive for a small paperback. The brief definitions and pronunciation guides are very helpful when you are starting to dive into new topics. I have never found a mathematical word used in a definition that does not also have an entry of it’s own in the dictionary. To me, this is remarkable for a concise dictionary. By following these trees of definition, one can get to a pretty helpful birds-eye-view of the meaning of the cluster of concepts that surround the original word. I have never found a definition that I would call incorrect or misleading. So I would call it authoritative – as far as it goes – on any particular concept.

⭐and as god thinks about us, we are brought into existence. But what we have to say is god how will I live without you. Mathematics is quantitative and explains the reality that surrounds us. But without it ideas will remain with us. Simply a messanger boy. God said earth is the smallest problem I have.

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