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最小平方法

Mandarin · pinyin zuì xiǎo píng fāng fǎ

method of least squares (math.) (Tw)

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最: zuì · most, extremely, exceedingly
小: xiǎo · small, tiny, insignificant
平: píng · flat, level, even; peaceful
方: fāng · a square, rectangle; a region; local
法: fǎ · law, rule, regulation, statute; France, French

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4–3–2–1–3 · zui4 xiao3 ping2 fang1 fa3

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