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coefficient

[ˌkəʊɪˈfɪʃ(ə)nt]

coefficient Definition

  • 1a numerical or constant value that expresses a property of a substance, body, or phenomenon
  • 2a factor that measures a property or characteristic shared by some set of things

Using coefficient: Examples

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

  • Example

    The coefficient of friction between the two surfaces is very low.

  • Example

    The correlation coefficient between the two variables is high.

  • Example

    The heat transfer coefficient of the material is being studied.

  • Example

    The coefficient of determination is used to measure how well a regression line fits the data.

coefficient Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for coefficient

Phrases with coefficient

  • the ratio of the force of friction between two bodies in contact to the force pressing them together

    Example

    The coefficient of friction between the two surfaces is very low.

  • a statistical measure of the degree to which two variables are related

    Example

    The correlation coefficient between the two variables is high.

  • the rate at which heat is transferred through a material

    Example

    The heat transfer coefficient of the material is being studied.

Origins of coefficient

from Latin 'co-' meaning 'together' and 'efficientem' meaning 'making'

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Summary: coefficient in Brief

The term 'coefficient' [ˌkəʊɪˈfɪʃ(ə)nt] refers to a numerical or constant value that expresses a property of a substance, body, or phenomenon. It can also be a factor that measures a property or characteristic shared by some set of things. Examples include the coefficient of friction, correlation coefficient, and heat transfer coefficient.