136
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From this reading William Shanks,[136] _Contributions to Mathematics, comprising chiefly the Rectification of the Circle to 607 Places of Tables_, London, 1853.
1853
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From this reading TABLES: "1853.
527
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From this reading (QUADRATURE OF THE CIRCLE.) Here is a _table_, because it tabulates the results of the subordinate steps of this enormous calculation as far as 527 decimals: the remainder being added as results only during the printing.
607
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From this reading William Shanks,[136] _Contributions to Mathematics, comprising chiefly the Rectification of the Circle to 607 Places of Tables_, London, 1853.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading (QUADRATURE OF THE CIRCLE.) Here is a _table_, because it tabulates the results of the subordinate steps of this enormous calculation as far as 527 decimals: the remainder being added as results only during the printing.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading (QUADRATURE OF THE CIRCLE.) Here is a _table_, because it tabulates the results of the subordinate steps of this enormous calculation as far as 527 decimals: the remainder being added as results only during the printing.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The following is an extract from the _English Cyclopaedia_, Art.
APPROXIMATIONSnounUS /əˌprɑːksəˈmeɪʃənz/
plural of “approximation” — an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
From this reading CELEBRATED APPROXIMATIONS OF [pi].
Artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading The following is an extract from the _English Cyclopaedia_, Art.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading (QUADRATURE OF THE CIRCLE.) Here is a _table_, because it tabulates the results of the subordinate steps of this enormous calculation as far as 527 decimals: the remainder being added as results only during the printing.
for the reason that
From this reading (QUADRATURE OF THE CIRCLE.) Here is a _table_, because it tabulates the results of the subordinate steps of this enormous calculation as far as 527 decimals: the remainder being added as results only during the printing.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading (QUADRATURE OF THE CIRCLE.) Here is a _table_, because it tabulates the results of the subordinate steps of this enormous calculation as far as 527 decimals: the remainder being added as results only during the printing.
calculationnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃən/
the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading (QUADRATURE OF THE CIRCLE.) Here is a _table_, because it tabulates the results of the subordinate steps of this enormous calculation as far as 527 decimals: the remainder being added as results only during the printing.
CELEBRATEDadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading CELEBRATED APPROXIMATIONS OF [pi].
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading William Shanks,[136] _Contributions to Mathematics, comprising chiefly the Rectification of the Circle to 607 Places of Tables_, London, 1853.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading William Shanks,[136] _Contributions to Mathematics, comprising chiefly the Rectification of the Circle to 607 Places of Tables_, London, 1853.
comprisingverbUS /kəmˈpraɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “comprise” — be composed of
From this reading William Shanks,[136] _Contributions to Mathematics, comprising chiefly the Rectification of the Circle to 607 Places of Tables_, London, 1853.
ContributionsnounUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈbjuːʃənz/
plural of “contribution” — the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
From this reading William Shanks,[136] _Contributions to Mathematics, comprising chiefly the Rectification of the Circle to 607 Places of Tables_, London, 1853.
Cyclopaedianoun
a reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order) dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty
From this reading The following is an extract from the _English Cyclopaedia_, Art.
decimalsnounUS /ˈdesəməlz/
plural of “decimal” — a proper fraction whose denominator is a power of 10
From this reading (QUADRATURE OF THE CIRCLE.) Here is a _table_, because it tabulates the results of the subordinate steps of this enormous calculation as far as 527 decimals: the remainder being added as results only during the printing.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading (QUADRATURE OF THE CIRCLE.) Here is a _table_, because it tabulates the results of the subordinate steps of this enormous calculation as far as 527 decimals: the remainder being added as results only during the printing.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The following is an extract from the _English Cyclopaedia_, Art.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading (QUADRATURE OF THE CIRCLE.) Here is a _table_, because it tabulates the results of the subordinate steps of this enormous calculation as far as 527 decimals: the remainder being added as results only during the printing.
extractverbUS /ˈekstrækt/
remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
From this reading The following is an extract from the _English Cyclopaedia_, Art.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading (QUADRATURE OF THE CIRCLE.) Here is a _table_, because it tabulates the results of the subordinate steps of this enormous calculation as far as 527 decimals: the remainder being added as results only during the printing.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following is an extract from the _English Cyclopaedia_, Art.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The following is an extract from the _English Cyclopaedia_, Art.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading (QUADRATURE OF THE CIRCLE.) Here is a _table_, because it tabulates the results of the subordinate steps of this enormous calculation as far as 527 decimals: the remainder being added as results only during the printing.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The following is an extract from the _English Cyclopaedia_, Art.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading (QUADRATURE OF THE CIRCLE.) Here is a _table_, because it tabulates the results of the subordinate steps of this enormous calculation as far as 527 decimals: the remainder being added as results only during the printing.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading William Shanks,[136] _Contributions to Mathematics, comprising chiefly the Rectification of the Circle to 607 Places of Tables_, London, 1853.
MathematicsnounUS /ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/
a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement
From this reading William Shanks,[136] _Contributions to Mathematics, comprising chiefly the Rectification of the Circle to 607 Places of Tables_, London, 1853.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CELEBRATED APPROXIMATIONS OF [pi].
and nothing more
From this reading (QUADRATURE OF THE CIRCLE.) Here is a _table_, because it tabulates the results of the subordinate steps of this enormous calculation as far as 527 decimals: the remainder being added as results only during the printing.
pinounUS /paɪ/
the ratio of the circumference to the diameter of a circle; approximately equal to 3.14159265358979323846...
From this reading CELEBRATED APPROXIMATIONS OF [pi].
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading William Shanks,[136] _Contributions to Mathematics, comprising chiefly the Rectification of the Circle to 607 Places of Tables_, London, 1853.
printingnounUS /ˈprɪntɪŋ/
text handwritten in the style of printed matter
From this reading (QUADRATURE OF THE CIRCLE.) Here is a _table_, because it tabulates the results of the subordinate steps of this enormous calculation as far as 527 decimals: the remainder being added as results only during the printing.
QUADRATUREnoun
the construction of a square having the same area as some other figure
From this reading (QUADRATURE OF THE CIRCLE.) Here is a _table_, because it tabulates the results of the subordinate steps of this enormous calculation as far as 527 decimals: the remainder being added as results only during the printing.
RectificationnounUS /ˌrektəfəˈkeɪʃən/
(chemistry) the process of refinement or purification of a substance by distillation
From this reading William Shanks,[136] _Contributions to Mathematics, comprising chiefly the Rectification of the Circle to 607 Places of Tables_, London, 1853.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading (QUADRATURE OF THE CIRCLE.) Here is a _table_, because it tabulates the results of the subordinate steps of this enormous calculation as far as 527 decimals: the remainder being added as results only during the printing.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading (QUADRATURE OF THE CIRCLE.) Here is a _table_, because it tabulates the results of the subordinate steps of this enormous calculation as far as 527 decimals: the remainder being added as results only during the printing.
ShanksnounUS /ʃæŋks/
plural of “shank” — a cut of meat (beef or veal or mutton or lamb) from the upper part of the leg
From this reading William Shanks,[136] _Contributions to Mathematics, comprising chiefly the Rectification of the Circle to 607 Places of Tables_, London, 1853.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading (QUADRATURE OF THE CIRCLE.) Here is a _table_, because it tabulates the results of the subordinate steps of this enormous calculation as far as 527 decimals: the remainder being added as results only during the printing.
subordinateadjectiveUS /səˈbɔːrdəneɪt/
lower in rank or importance
From this reading (QUADRATURE OF THE CIRCLE.) Here is a _table_, because it tabulates the results of the subordinate steps of this enormous calculation as far as 527 decimals: the remainder being added as results only during the printing.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading (QUADRATURE OF THE CIRCLE.) Here is a _table_, because it tabulates the results of the subordinate steps of this enormous calculation as far as 527 decimals: the remainder being added as results only during the printing.
TABLESnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading TABLES: "1853.
tabulates
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From this reading (QUADRATURE OF THE CIRCLE.) Here is a _table_, because it tabulates the results of the subordinate steps of this enormous calculation as far as 527 decimals: the remainder being added as results only during the printing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The following is an extract from the _English Cyclopaedia_, Art.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading (QUADRATURE OF THE CIRCLE.) Here is a _table_, because it tabulates the results of the subordinate steps of this enormous calculation as far as 527 decimals: the remainder being added as results only during the printing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading William Shanks,[136] _Contributions to Mathematics, comprising chiefly the Rectification of the Circle to 607 Places of Tables_, London, 1853.
William
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From this reading William Shanks,[136] _Contributions to Mathematics, comprising chiefly the Rectification of the Circle to 607 Places of Tables_, London, 1853.
