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asymmetric

A difference in two related modes, often referring to a speed disparity. For example, it may take longer to compress or encrypt than to decompress or decrypt the data. Contrast with symmetric. See asymmetric compression and public key cryptography.
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(2) The cross-polarization transmission coefficient [T.sub.uv] should be extremely different from [T.sub.vu] at the considering frequencies, which could ensure the presence of asymmetric transmission effect for linear polarization waves only.
Etiology of asymmetric molar and canine relationship is multi-factorial and it include presence of impacted or supernumerary teeth, congenitally missing teeth, drifting of teeth in the space which is created due to caries or after premature loss of primary teeth and ectopic tooth eruption.2-7 Etiology of non-coincident dental midlines include premature loss of one primary canine, crowding and missing teeth.8
Specifically, the study suggests a paradigm shift to building and testing theory based on asymmetric tests that is, inferring a specific outcome of interest by using simple and complex algorithms.
According to Definition 3, an asymmetric error histogram is created by selecting an appropriate value amongst multiple prediction errors.
Cases of this rash were first reported in 1992 by Bodemer et al, and a year later, Taieb et al reported new cases, establishing the term "asymmetric periflexural exanthem." (1,2) Several viruses have been related to APEC (including adenovirus, parvovirus B19, parainfluenza 2 and 3, and human herpesvirus 7), but none of these has been consistently associated with the rash.
A report, commissioned by former Education Minister Huw Lewis and published this week, said positive reports of the implementation of asymmetric school weeks in several Scottish local authorities "suggest that the approach is worth exploring in Wales".
The study, by the Public Policy Institute for Wales (PPIW), said positive reports of the implementation of asymmetric school weeks in several Scottish local authorities "suggest that the approach is worth exploring in Wales".
It follows the publication of a report, commissioned by former Education Minister Huw Lewis, looking at the introduction of asymmetric school weeks as a way of raising standards and saving money.
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