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convolutions

/ˌkɑːnvəˈluːʃənz/ /ˌkɑːnvəˈluːʃnz/

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Une torsion, un pli

A twist or fold.

Examples :

"The brain's surface is covered in convolutions, allowing for a large surface area packed into a small space inside the skull. "

La surface du cerveau est recouverte de plis, ce qui permet d'avoir une grande surface dans un petit espace à l'intérieur du crâne.

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Les circonvolutions

Any of the folds on the surface of the brain.

Examples :

"The MRI scan showed the intricate convolutions of the patient's brain, highlighting its folded surface. "

L'IRM a montré les circonvolutions complexes du cerveau du patient, soulignant sa surface plissée.

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Spirales, tourbillon

The shape of something rotating; a vortex.

Examples :

"The mixing machine created mesmerizing convolutions in the thick batter. "

La machine à mélanger a créé des spirales fascinantes dans la pâte épaisse.

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Complications, enchevêtrement

State or condition of being convoluted.

Examples :

"The instructions for assembling the bookshelf were so confusing, full of twists and turns; I couldn't understand them because of their convolutions. "

Les instructions pour assembler l'étagère étaient si déroutantes, pleines de rebondissements ; je ne pouvais pas les comprendre à cause de leurs complications.

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Convolution

A form of moving average.

Examples :

"The sales figures for the quarter used a set of convolutions to show a smoother trend, rather than the raw daily data. "

Les chiffres de vente du trimestre ont utilisé un ensemble de convolutions pour montrer une tendance plus lisse, plutôt que les données quotidiennes brutes.

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Convolution

A function which maps a tuple of sequences into a sequence of tuples.

Examples :

"The recipe's convolutions involved blending the lists of ingredients and cooking times into a schedule showing exactly when to add each item to the pot. "

Les convolutions de la recette impliquaient de mélanger les listes d'ingrédients et les temps de cuisson dans un calendrier indiquant exactement quand ajouter chaque élément dans la casserole.

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Spire, enroulement

One 360° turn in a spring or similar helix. A keyring contains 2 convolutions.

Examples :

"The flexible metal hose of the vacuum cleaner had several convolutions, allowing it to bend easily around furniture. "

Le tuyau métallique flexible de l'aspirateur avait plusieurs spires, ce qui lui permettait de se plier facilement autour des meubles.

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