overline

[ˈəʊvəlʌɪn]

overline Definition

a line drawn over a letter or word, especially to indicate a mathematical quantity.

Using overline: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "overline" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    In mathematics, an overline is used to indicate the mean of a set of numbers.

  • Example

    The overline in 'x̅' represents the average value of x.

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Summary: overline in Brief

An 'overline' [ˈəʊvəlʌɪn] is a line drawn over a letter or word, typically used in mathematics to indicate a mathematical quantity. For example, in 'x̅', the overline represents the average value of x.