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forward difference [¦fȯr·wərd ′dif·rəns] (mathematics) One of a series of quantities obtained from a function whose values are known at a series of equally spaced points by repeatedly applying the forward difference operator to these values; used in interpolation or numerical calculation and integration of functions. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In this section, we give a theorem which provides some estimates on these type of the inequality (2) about the forward difference operator. [differential]B/[differential]t can be approximated by using a forward difference approximation: |
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