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- Dictionarybrilliant/ˈbrɪlj(ə)nt/
adjective
- 1. (of light or colour) very bright: "brilliant sunshine illuminated the scene" Similar Opposite
- 2. exceptionally clever or talented: "he was quite brilliant and was promoted almost at once" Similar Opposite
noun
- 1. a diamond of brilliant cut: "an elegant necklace with four rows of brilliants"
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3 days ago · Quantum mechanics [QM] is a branch of physics which describes physical systems so that properties like the energy or angular momentum are discrete quantities that are multiples of a smallest unit or quantum. A famous physicist named Erwin Schrödinger made an example of quantum mechanics, often called Schrödinger's cat.
5 days ago · Variance is a statistic that is used to measure deviation in a probability distribution. Deviation is the tendency of outcomes to differ from the expected value. Studying variance allows one to quantify how much variability is in a probability distribution.
2 days ago · Clear and simple definitions in American English from Britannica's language experts. More usage examples than any other dictionary.
1 day ago · The normal distribution, also called the Gaussian distribution, is a probability distribution commonly used to model phenomena such as physical characteristics (e.g. height, weight, etc.) and test scores.
2 days ago · The term is impossible to define except in terms that are unintelligible without a grasp of what consciousness means. Many fall into the trap of equating consciousness with self-consciousness —to be conscious it is only necessary to be aware of the external world.
5 days ago · science, any system of knowledge that is concerned with the physical world and its phenomena and that entails unbiased observations and systematic experimentation. In general, a science involves a pursuit of knowledge covering general truths or the operations of fundamental laws.
3 days ago · What is it? It’s a celebration of how brilliant children’s books are. Inspired by the podcast, The Island of Brilliant, the festival will feature readings, talks, workshops, performances, installations and activities to feed the imagination. Where is it? Biddulph Old Hall is our really brilliant venue.
