Sigma vs. Sigmoid — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Sigma and Sigmoid
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Sigma
Sigma (uppercase Σ, lowercase σ, lowercase in word-final position ς; Greek: σίγμα) is the eighteenth letter of the Greek alphabet. In the system of Greek numerals, it has a value of 200.
Sigmoid
Having the shape of the letter S.
Sigma
The 18th letter of the Greek alphabet. See Table at alphabet.
Sigmoid
Of or relating to the sigmoid colon.
Sigma
A sigma factor.
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Sigmoid
(archaic) Semi-circular, like the uncial or lunar sigma (similar to English C). Category:en:Curves
Sigma
(Statistics) The standard deviation of a given probability distribution or a given set of data.
Sigmoid
Curved in two directions, like the letter "S", or the Greek ς (sigma); having a serpentine shape.
Sigma
The eighteenth letter of the Classical and Modern Greek alphabets, the twentieth letter of Old and Ancient.
Sigmoid
(mathematics) Exhibiting logistic growth; having a graph that accelerates until it reaches a carrying capacity.
Sigma
(mathematics) The symbol Σ, used to indicate summation of a set or series.
Sigmoid
(anatomy) Relating to the sigmoid colon.
Sigma
(statistics) The symbol σ, used to indicate one standard deviation from the mean, particularly in a normal distribution.
Sigmoid
(anatomy) sigmoid colon.
Sigma
Clipping of sigma male
Sigmoid
(mathematics) sigmoid function.
Sigma
The Greek letter
Sigmoid
Curved in two directions, like the letter S, or the Greek
Sigma
The 18th letter of the Greek alphabet
Sigmoid
Curved in two directions (like the letter S)
Sigmoid
Of or relating to the sigmoid flexure in the large intestine
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