odd

odd

1. 

a. not divisible by two

b. represented or indicated by a number that is not divisible by two

2. Maths (of a function) changing sign but not absolute value when the sign of the independent variable is changed, as in y=x³

3. Golf

a. one stroke more than the score of one's opponent

b. an advantage or handicap of one stroke added to or taken away from a player's score

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ODD

(1) (Optical Disc Drive or Optical Digital Disc) See optical disc.

(2) (Object Data Definition) A description of the data in an object. See object.

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