English Explanatory Dictionary

squeeze theorem

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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  1. A theorem used to confirm the limit of a function via comparison with two other functions whose limits are known or easily computed. Supposing that g(x)≤f(x)≤h(x), and also that lim _(x→a)g(x)= lim _(x→a)h(x)=L,, then lim _(x→a)f(x)=L.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

squeeze theorem the squeeze theorem

Synonyms

pinching theorem sandwich theorem
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