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Noun tau has 1 sense
  1. tau - the 19th letter of the Greek alphabet
    --1 is a kind of
    letter, letter of the alphabet, alphabetic character
    --1 is a member of Greek alphabet

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Tau

Definition:

Tau is the nineteenth letter of the Greek alphabet (Τ, τ) and has a numerical value of 300. It is derived from the Phoenician letter Taw, representing a cross or stake.

Possible Parts of Speech:

  • Noun
  • Proper Noun
  • Abbreviation

Senses and Usages:

  1. Noun:

    In mathematics, tau is a constant equal to 2π, approximately 6.28318. It is used in various mathematical formulas and equations.

    Example sentence: The formula to calculate the circumference of a circle is C = τr or C = 2πr, where τ is the mathematical constant tau.

    Related products: Books on Tau in Mathematics, Mathematical Formulas

  2. Proper Noun:

    Tau is an archaeological site located in eastern Samoa. It is famous for its ancient Polynesian ruins and cultural heritage.

    Example sentence: Scholars from around the world visit Tau to study the remarkable artifacts and structures left by the early Polynesian settlers.

    Related products: Books on Archaeology, Polynesian Culture

  3. Abbreviation:

    Tau is often used as an abbreviation for various terms and organizations, such as Teachers' Association of Ukraine, Technische Akademie Esslingen (Germany), and Trade Act of Ukraine.

    Example sentence: The annual conference of the Teachers' Association of Ukraine (TAU) will commence next week.

    Related products: Teacher Resources, German Education

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