Comment on I just cited myself.
EatATaco@lemm.ee 5 months agoCan I get a citation on this? Because it doesn’t pass the sniff test for me. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Approximation
Comment on I just cited myself.
EatATaco@lemm.ee 5 months agoCan I get a citation on this? Because it doesn’t pass the sniff test for me. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Approximation
mpa92643@lemmy.world 5 months ago
Sure! See ISO-80000-2
Here’s a link: cdn.standards.iteh.ai/…/ISO-80000-2-2019.pdf
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WldFyre@lemm.ee 5 months ago
ISO is not a source for mathematical definitions
mpa92643@lemmy.world 5 months ago
It’s a definition from a well-respected global standards organization. Can you name a source that would provide a more authoritative definition than the ISO?
There’s no universally correct definition for what the ≈ symbol means, and if you write a paper or a proof or whatever, you’re welcome to define it to mean whatever you want in that context, but citing a professional standards organization seems like a pretty reliable way to find a commonly-accepted and understood definition.
BeardedGingerWonder@feddit.uk 5 months ago
Tbh I’m just impressed you: A) knew there was an iso standard 2) went to the effort of locating it iii) posted it in respectful manner, and e) are correct.