English
gamma
Pronunciation
  • IPA: /ˈɡæmə/
Noun

gamma

  1. The third letter of the Greek alphabet (Γ, γ), preceded by beta (Β, β) and followed by delta, (Δ, δ).
  2. (mathematics) The Gamma function, symbolized by Γ.
  3. (mathematics) A constant approximately equal to 0.55721566, symbolized by γ (also known as the Euler–Mascheroni constant).
  4. (physics) A non-SI unit of measure of magnetic flux density, equal to 1 nT.
  5. (industries) slope of log-log plot of video input and luminance output.
  6. (finance) A second-order measure of derivative price sensitivity, expressed as the rate of change in delta with respect to changes in the underlying asset price.
  7. (computer graphics) Synonym of gamma correction#English|gamma correction
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  • Russian: га́мма-фу́нкция
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