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lambda

Pronunciation: [ˈlæm.də]

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Learn how to use lambda in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “mathematics”

(noun) a letter used in math and science to represent a specific value or constant. Imagine it like a special symbol that stands for something important in a math problem.

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In his math class, they learned that lambda can be used to represent the wavelength of light.

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The teacher didn't use lambda when explaining the equation, so it was confusing.

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What does lambda mean in our science project?

Context: “computer programming”

(noun) a function that you can create without giving it a name. Think of it as a tiny helper that does a job for you in coding, like a magic trick you can use without a name.

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She used a lambda in her code to simplify the function and make it easier to read.

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He forgot to include the lambda, and the program didn’t work like it was supposed to.

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Why did you decide to use a lambda instead of writing a full function?

Context: “physics”

(noun) a symbol that often represents the decay constant in radioactive decay. It helps scientists understand how quickly something breaks down, like a timer for something disappearing.

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In physics class, we learned that lambda helps us calculate how long it takes for half of a substance to decay.

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Without knowing lambda, it was hard to predict how fast the material would decay.

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How do you calculate lambda for this experiment?

How to pronounce lambda

Pronunciation: [ˈlæm.də]

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