scalars

/ˈskeɪlərz/ /ˈskeɪlɚz/

Meanings

noun

A quantity that has magnitude but not direction; compare vector

Examples :

"The temperature, 25 degrees Celsius, is a scalar quantity; it has a magnitude but no direction. "

math physics

noun

An amplifier whose output is a constant multiple of its input

Examples :

"In image editing software, some filters act as scalars, uniformly brightening or darkening the entire picture by a constant factor. "

electronics signal device technical science

Related Words

amplifier noun

/ˈæm.plə.faɪ.ə/ /ˈæm.plə.faɪ.əɹ/

Anything that amplifies, or makes something larger or more intense.

"The music amplifier made the quiet guitar solo much louder for the concert audience. "

constant noun

/ˈkɒnstənt/ /ˈkɑnstənt/

That which is permanent or invariable.

"The constant noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate on my homework. "

brightening verb

/ˈbraɪtnɪŋ/ /ˈbraɪʔnɪŋ/

To make bright or brighter in color.

"We brightened the room with a new coat of paint."

software noun

/ˈsɑftˌwɛɹ/ /ˈsɒftˌwɛə/ /ˈsɔftˌwɛɹ/

Encoded computer instructions, usually modifiable (unless stored in some form of unalterable memory such as ROM).

"The new school management software allows teachers to easily track student progress. "

compare noun

/kəmˈpɛə/ /kəmˈpɛɚ/

Comparison.

"The comparison between my sister's and my grades showed she consistently performed better in math. "

direction noun

/d(a)ɪˈɹɛk.ʃən/

A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north), rotational (e.g. clockwise), or with respect to an object or location (e.g. toward Boston).

"Keep going in the same direction."

multiple noun

/ˈmʌltɪpl̩/

A whole number that can be divided by another number with no remainder.

"14, 21 and 70 are multiples of 7"

quantity noun

/ˈkwɑndədi/ /ˈkwɒn.tɪ.ti/ /ˈkwɑn(t)ɨti/

A fundamental, generic term used when referring to the measurement (count, amount) of a scalar, vector, number of items or to some other way of denominating the value of a collection or group of items.

"You have to choose between quantity and quality."

magnitude noun

/ˈmæɡnɪtjuːd/

The absolute or relative size, extent or importance of something.

"The magnitude of the earthquake caused significant damage to the city. "

darkening verb

/ˈdɑːrkənɪŋ/ /ˈdɑːrkənɪŋɡ/

To make dark or darker by reducing light.

"The storm clouds were darkening the sky, making it look like evening even though it was only 3 PM. "

temperature noun

/ˈtɛmp(ə)ɹətʃə(ɹ)/

A measure of cold or heat, often measurable with a thermometer.

"The temperature in the room dropped nearly 20 degrees; it went from hot to cold."

uniformly adverb

/ˈjuːnɪfɔːmli/ /ˈjunəfɔɹmli/

In a uniform manner, consistently.

"The gardener spread the fertilizer uniformly across the entire lawn to ensure even grass growth. "