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definite integral

 
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–noun Mathematics.
the representation, usually in symbolic form, of the difference in values of a primitive of a given function evaluated at two designated points.

Origin:
1875–80
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definite integral  
n.  

  1. An integral that is calculated between two specified limits, usually expressed in the form ∫ b/a ƒ(x)dx. The result of performing the integral is a number that represents the area under the curve of ƒ(x) between the limits and the x-axis if f(x) is greater than or equal to zero between the limits.

  2. The result of an integration performed on a fixed interval.

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