factorials

/fækˈtɔːriəlz/ /fækˈtoʊriəlz/

Meanings

noun

The result of multiplying a given number of consecutive integers from 1 to the given number. In equations, it is symbolized by an exclamation mark (!). For example, 5! = 1 × 2 × 3 × 4 × 5 = 120.

Examples :

"Calculating the number of possible seating arrangements for eight people requires understanding factorials, as it involves multiplying all the numbers from 1 to 8. "

math number

Related Words

multiplying verb

/ˈmʌltɪˌplaɪɪŋ/ /ˈmʌltəˌplaɪɪŋ/

To increase the amount, degree or number of (something).

"The bacteria are multiplying quickly in the warm milk. "

arrangements noun

/əˈɹeɪnd͡ʒmənts/

The act of arranging.

"The flower shop made beautiful arrangements for the wedding. "

symbolized verb

/ˈsɪmbəˌlaɪzd/ /ˈsɪmbəˌlaɪzd/

To be symbolic of; to represent.

"The dove symbolized peace at the international conference. "

equations noun

/ɪˈkweɪʒənz/ /ɪˈkweɪʃənz/

The act or process of equating two or more things, or the state of those things being equal (that is, identical).

"We need to bring the balance of power into equation"

consecutive noun

/kɒnsɛkjʊtɪv/

A sequence of notes or chords that results from repeated shifts in pitch of the same interval.

"The consecutive notes in the melody were all a perfect fourth apart. "

integers noun

/ˈɪntɪdʒərz/ /ˈɪntɪdʒəz/

A number that is not a fraction; an element of the infinite and numerable set {..., -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, ...}.

"In math class, we learn about integers, which are whole numbers like -5, 0, and 10, but not fractions or decimals like 2.5. "

possible noun

/ˈpɒsɪbl̩/ /ˈpɑsəbl̩/

A possible one.

"A possible solution to the math problem is to use the formula. "

involves verb

/ɪnˈvɑlvz/ /ɪnˈvɔlvz/

To roll or fold up; to wind round; to entwine.

"The artist involves colorful yarn, carefully winding it around the branches of the willow tree to create a whimsical sculpture. "

calculating verb

/ˈkælkjəˌleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈkælkjʊˌleɪtɪŋ/

To determine the value of something or the solution to something by a mathematical process.

"Calculate the square root of 3 to 10 decimal places."

exclamation noun

/ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃ(ə)n/

A loud calling or crying out, for example as in surprise, pain, grief, joy, anger, etc.

"His exclamation of "Wow!" showed his surprise at the unexpected gift. "

understanding verb

/ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/ /ˌʌndəɹˈstændɪŋ/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"The teacher patiently explained the math problem, and the students were able to understand the steps involved. "

requires verb

/ɹɪˈkwaɪəz/ /ɹɪˈkwaɪɹz/

To ask (someone) for something; to request.

"The teacher requires students to submit their essays by Friday. "