differential analyzer

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Noun differential analyzer has 1 sense

differential analyzer - an analog computer designed to solve differential equations
--₁ is a kind of analog computer, analogue computer

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Differential Analyzer

Description:

A differential analyzer is a mechanical analog computer used for solving differential equations. It was one of the earliest forms of computers, invented by Vannevar Bush and his colleagues at MIT in the early 20th century.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A mechanical device used for solving differential equations.

Example Sentence: The differential analyzer revolutionized the field of scientific computing.

Sense 2:

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A person who specializes in the analysis of differences.

Example Sentence: The differential analyzer examined the data points to identify any disparities.