Taylor series (redirected from Taylor approximation)

Taylor series [′tā·lər ‚sir·ēz]

(mathematics)

The Taylor series corresponding to a function ƒ(x) at a pointx₀is the infinite series whosenth term is (1/n!)·ƒ⁽ⁿ⁾(x₀)(x-x₀)ⁿ, where ƒ⁽ⁿ⁾(x) denotes thenth derivative of ƒ(x).

(naval architecture)

Resistance charts based upon model tests of a series of ships derived by altering the proportions of a single parent form; used to study the effects of these alterations on resistance to the ship's motion, and to predict the powering requirements for new ships.