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scalar

Pronunciation: [ˈskeɪlər]

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Learn how to use scalar in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “mathematics”

(noun) a scalar is a single number that represents a quantity, such as length or temperature. It tells you how much there is of something, without any direction involved. For example, saying it is 30 degrees outside gives a scalar value of temperature.

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The temperature today is a scalar value of 25 degrees Celsius.

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The direction of the wind is not a scalar; it needs to be shown with a different type of measurement.

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Can you give me an example of a scalar quantity in math?

Context: “mathematics”

(adjective) when something is described as scalar, it means it can be represented by only a single number. It doesn't include direction or any extra information, just a straightforward value. For instance, the speed of a car can be scalar if we only mention it as 60 miles per hour, without saying which direction it is going.

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The car's speed was given as a scalar value of 60 miles per hour.

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The journey’s path was not scalar, because it included directions on how to get there.

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Is the term scalar used to describe only numbers with no direction?

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Pronunciation: [ˈskeɪlər]

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