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dilation [də′lā·shən] (mathematics) A transformation which changes the size, and only the size, of a geometric figure. An operation that provides a relatively flexible boundary to a fuzzy set; for a fuzzy setAwith membership functionmA,a dilation ofAis a fuzzy set whose membership function has the value [mA(x)]βfor every elementx,where β is a fixed number that is greater than 0 and less than 1. (science and technology) The act or process of stretching or expanding. 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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| The dilation and contraction of the gas in the balloon is my means of locomotion, which calls for neither cumbersome wings, nor any other mechanical motor. Perched on the rim of Michael's pannikin, this inconsiderable adventurer from out of the dark into the sun of life, a mere spark and mote between the darks, by a ruffing of his salmon-pink crest, a swift and enormous dilation of his bead-black pupils, and a raucous imperative cry, as of all the gods, in his throat, could make Michael give back and permit the fastidious selection of the choicest tidbits of his dish. Often, of an evening, when he sat at the window, his desk and papers before him, he would cease reading or writing, rest his chin on his hand, and deliver himself up to I know not what course of thought; but that it was perturbed and exciting might be seen in the frequent flash and changeful dilation of his eye. |
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