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scalar

/ˈskeɪlər/ /ˈskælər/

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noun

A quantity that has magnitude but not direction; compare vector

Examples :

"The recipe only needs the scalar quantity of two cups of flour, not the direction in which to pour it. "

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noun

An amplifier whose output is a constant multiple of its input

Examples :

""The volume control on the simple amplifier acted as a scalar; turning it up doubled the sound level of my guitar, while turning it down halved the sound level." "

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adjective

Having magnitude but not direction

Examples :

"The temperature reading is a scalar value; it tells us how hot or cold it is, but not which direction the heat is moving. "

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adjective

Consisting of a single value (e.g. integer or string) rather than multiple values (e.g. array)

Examples :

"The temperature reading was a scalar value, a single number, not a range of temperatures. "

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adjective

Of, or relating to scale

Examples :

"The architect presented a scalar model of the building to show how it would look on a smaller scale compared to its actual size. "

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adjective

Of or pertaining to a musical scale.

Examples :

"The pianist practiced the scalar runs, focusing on evenness and precision in each note. "