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curve fitting

noun

, Statistics.
  1. the determination of a curve that fits a specified set of points:

    The method of least squares is commonly used for curve fitting.

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  • curve-fitting adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of curve fitting1

First recorded in 1920–25

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Example Sentences

Such programs can perform any function from changing displays gains to curve-fitting.

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