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Mathematical function
mathematics, the beta function, also called the Euler integral of the first kind, is a special function that is closely related to the gamma function and to binomial
Beta_function
Probability distribution
for the beta prime distribution. The generalization to multiple variables is called a Dirichlet distribution. The probability density function (PDF) of
Beta_distribution
Special mathematical function
the Dirichlet beta function (also known as the Catalan beta function) is a special function, closely related to the Riemann zeta function. It is a particular
Dirichlet_beta_function
Topics referred to by the same term
The beta function, also called the Euler beta function or the Euler integral of the first kind, is a special function in mathematics. Beta function may
Beta function (disambiguation)
Beta_function_(disambiguation)
Mathematical activation function in data analysis
function. Since swish β ( x ) = swish 1 ( β x ) / β {\displaystyle \operatorname {swish} _{\beta }(x)=\operatorname {swish} _{1}(\beta x)/\beta }
Swish_function
Function that encodes the dependence of a coupling parameter on the energy scale
theoretical physics, specifically quantum field theory, a beta function or Gell-Mann–Low function, β(g), encodes the dependence of a coupling parameter,
Beta_function_(physics)
Second letter of the Greek alphabet
predictor X. In statistics, beta may represent type II error, or regression slope. Dirichlet beta function Some uses of beta in physics and engineering
Beta
The beta function in accelerator physics is a function related to the transverse size of the particle beam at the location s along the nominal beam trajectory
Beta function (accelerator physics)
Beta_function_(accelerator_physics)
Probability distribution
F(x;\alpha ,\beta )=I_{\frac {x}{1+x}}\left(\alpha ,\beta \right),} where I is the regularized incomplete beta function. While the related beta distribution
Beta_prime_distribution
Discrete probability distribution
\beta _{2}={\frac {(\alpha +\beta )^{2}(1+\alpha +\beta )}{n\alpha \beta (\alpha +\beta +2)(\alpha +\beta +3)(\alpha +\beta +n)}}\left[(\alpha +\beta )(\alpha
Beta-binomial_distribution
Smooth approximation of one-hot arg max
If the function is scaled with the parameter β {\displaystyle \beta } , then these expressions must be multiplied by β {\displaystyle \beta } . See multinomial
Softmax_function
Extension of the factorial function
integral of the second kind. (Euler's integral of the first kind is the beta function.) The value Γ ( 1 ) {\displaystyle \Gamma (1)} can be calculated as
Gamma_function
analogue. Digamma function, Polygamma function Incomplete beta function Incomplete gamma function K-function Multivariate gamma function: A generalization
List of mathematical functions
List_of_mathematical_functions
Probability distribution
to the cumulative distribution functions of the beta distribution and of the F-distribution: F ( k ; n , p ) = F beta-distribution ( x = 1 − p ; α = n
Binomial_distribution
Function defined by a hypergeometric series
j-invariant, a modular function, is a rational function in λ ( τ ) {\displaystyle \lambda (\tau )} . Incomplete beta functions Bx(p, q) are related by
Hypergeometric_function
conjecture has implications in the study of complex functions and is related to Euler's Beta function. While the conjecture is known to hold for certain
Khabibullin's conjecture on integral inequalities
Khabibullin's_conjecture_on_integral_inequalities
Possible outcome of renormalization in physics
triviality” is scarce and allows different interpretation. The beta function β ( g ) {\displaystyle \beta (g)} was recently studied by different methods: (1) by
Quantum_triviality
Medical condition
Pancreatic beta cell function (synonyms Gβ or, if calculated from fasting concentrations of insulin and glucose, HOMA-Beta or SPINA-GBeta) is one of the
Pancreatic_beta_cell_function
Special functions of several complex variables
following, three important theta function values are to be derived as examples: This is how the Euler beta function is defined in its reduced form: β
Theta_function
The β function lemma given below is an essential step of that proof. Gödel gave the β function its name in (Gödel 1934). The β {\displaystyle \beta } function
Gödel's_β_function
Parameter describing the strength of a force
In this case, the non-zero beta function tells us that the classical scale-invariance is anomalous. If a beta function is positive, the corresponding
Coupling_constant
Continuous probability distribution for a non-negative random variable
^{k}\operatorname {B} (1-k/\beta ,1+k/\beta )\\[5pt]&=\alpha ^{k}\,{k\pi /\beta \over \sin(k\pi /\beta )}\end{aligned}}} where B is the beta function. Expressions for
Log-logistic_distribution
Probability distribution
{\displaystyle p} , and q {\displaystyle q} positive. The function B(p,q) is the beta function. The parameter b {\displaystyle b} is the scale parameter
Generalized_beta_distribution
Number of subsets of a given size
generalized to two real or complex valued arguments using the gamma function or beta function via ( x y ) = Γ ( x + 1 ) Γ ( y + 1 ) Γ ( x − y + 1 ) = 1 ( x
Binomial_coefficient
Type of cell found in pancreatic islets
islets, beta cells play a vital role in maintaining blood glucose levels. Problems with beta cells can lead to disorders such as diabetes. The function of
Beta_cell
Measure of inequality of a statistical distribution
Gamma function B ( ) {\displaystyle B(\,)} is the Beta function I k ( ) {\displaystyle I_{k}(\,)} is the Regularized incomplete beta function Sometimes
Gini_coefficient
Probability distribution
green. The cumulative distribution function (CDF) can be written in terms of I, the regularized incomplete beta function. For t > 0 , F ( t ) = ∫ − ∞ t f
Student's_t-distribution
Continuous probability distribution
X-\log(1-X)} is the logit function. If X ∼ G u m b e l ( μ X , β ) {\displaystyle X\sim \mathrm {Gumbel} (\mu _{X},\beta )} and Y ∼ G u m b e l ( μ Y
Logistic_distribution
Concept in theoretical physics
{\frac {\partial g}{\partial \ln \mu }}=\psi (g)=\beta (g)} or the beta function. Since it is a function of g, integration in g of a perturbative estimate
Renormalization_group
Type of mathematical function
\beta <1-{\frac {c}{\log \!\!\;{\big (}q(2+|\gamma |){\big )}}}\ } for β + i γ {\displaystyle \beta +i\gamma } a non-real zero. Dirichlet L-functions may
Dirichlet_L-function
Compound probability distribution
in terms of the beta function,: f ( k | α , β , r ) = ( r + k − 1 k ) B ( α + r , β + k ) B ( α , β ) {\displaystyle f(k|\alpha ,\beta ,r)={\binom {r+k-1}{k}}{\frac
Beta negative binomial distribution
Beta_negative_binomial_distribution
Function related to statistics and probability theory
{\textstyle \beta _{2}} yields an optimal value function β 2 ( β 1 ) = ( X 2 T X 2 ) − 1 X 2 T ( y − X 1 β 1 ) {\textstyle \beta _{2}(\beta _{1})=\left(\mathbf
Likelihood_function
Type of radioactive decay
In nuclear physics, beta decay (β-decay) is a type of radioactive decay in which an atomic nucleus emits a beta particle (fast energetic electron or positron)
Beta_decay
Generalization of beta distribution
_{p}\left(a,b\right)} is the multivariate beta function: β p ( a , b ) = Γ p ( a ) Γ p ( b ) Γ p ( a + b ) {\displaystyle \beta _{p}\left(a,b\right)={\frac {\Gamma
Matrix variate beta distribution
Matrix_variate_beta_distribution
Evolutionary equation under renormalization group flow
n-point correlation functions under variation of the energy scale at which the theory is defined and involves the beta function of the theory and the
Callan–Symanzik_equation
Probability distribution
normalizing constant is the multivariate beta function, which can be expressed in terms of the gamma function: B ( α ) = ∏ i = 1 K Γ ( α i ) Γ ( ∑ i =
Dirichlet_distribution
Property of gauge theories in particle physics
quark flavors. Asymptotic freedom can be derived by calculating the beta function describing the variation of the theory's coupling constant under the
Asymptotic_freedom
Ratio of the perimeter of Bernoulli's lemniscate to its diameter
lemniscate elliptic functions and is approximately equal to 2.62205755. It also appears in evaluation of the gamma and beta function at certain rational
Lemniscate_constant
American physicist (1947–2001)
in quantum gauge theory, most notably, his 1972 calculation of the beta function to two-loop accuracy. His pioneering work in the days of FORTRAN and
William_E._Caswell
Class of statistical models
{\boldsymbol {\beta }})).} It is convenient if V follows from an exponential family of distributions, but it may simply be that the variance is a function of the
Generalized_linear_model
Size of a mathematical ball
value of a well-known special function called the beta function Β(x, y), and the volume in terms of the beta function is V n ( R ) = V n − 1 ( R ) ⋅
Volume_of_an_n-ball
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up Beta, beta, béta, or bêta in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Beta (B, β) is the second letter of the Greek alphabet. Beta or BETA may also refer
Beta_(disambiguation)
Number, approximately 0.916
.., and it is also equal to β(2) where β is the Dirichlet beta function. Catalan's constant was named after Eugène Charles Catalan, who found
Catalan's_constant
Economic formula of productivity
The most common version of the function is given by: Y ( L , K ) = A L α K β {\displaystyle Y(L,K)=AL^{\alpha }K^{\beta }} where: Y is the total production
Cobb–Douglas production function
Cobb–Douglas_production_function
Transcendental single-variable function
tangent integral, polygamma function, Riemann zeta function, Dirichlet eta function, and Dirichlet beta function. The Clausen function of order 2 – often referred
Clausen_function
Function in thermodynamics and statistical physics
and discrete, the canonical partition function is defined as Z = ∑ i e − β E i , {\displaystyle Z=\sum _{i}e^{-\beta E_{i}},} where i {\displaystyle i} is
Partition function (statistical mechanics)
Partition_function_(statistical_mechanics)
Continuous probability distribution
parametrization of the beta prime distribution, which is also called the beta distribution of the second kind. The characteristic function is listed incorrectly
F-distribution
1968 physics-related discovery
by Italian theoretical physicist Gabriele Veneziano that the Euler beta function, when interpreted as a scattering amplitude, has many of the features
Veneziano_amplitude
Stochastic process formalizing cumulative advantage
Γ(x) being the standard gamma function, and γ = 2 + k 0 + a m . {\displaystyle \gamma =2+{k_{0}+a \over m}.} The beta function behaves asymptotically as B(x
Preferential_attachment
Number-theoretic concept
)}{g(\chi \psi )}}\,,} analogous to the formula for the beta function in terms of gamma functions. Since the nontrivial Gauss sums g have absolute value
Jacobi_sum
Probability distribution
{\displaystyle X\sim \Gamma (\alpha ,\beta )\equiv \operatorname {Gamma} (\alpha ,\beta )} The corresponding probability density function in the shape-rate parameterization
Gamma_distribution
Discrete probability distribution
{\displaystyle \rho >0} , where B {\displaystyle \operatorname {B} } is the beta function. Equivalently the pmf can be written in terms of the rising factorial
Yule–Simon_distribution
Family of continuous probability distributions
beta distribution, but much simpler to use especially in simulation studies since its probability density function, cumulative distribution function and
Kumaraswamy_distribution
Family of mathematical integrals
evaluated by using Euler integrals: Euler integral of the first kind: the Beta function: B ( x , y ) = ∫ 0 1 t x − 1 ( 1 − t ) y − 1 d t = Γ ( x ) Γ ( y ) Γ
Wallis'_integrals
Mathematical function
_{k=0}^{\infty }{\frac {z^{k}}{\Gamma (\alpha k+\beta )}},} When β = 1 {\displaystyle \beta =1} , the one-parameter function E α = E α , 1 {\displaystyle E_{\alpha
Mittag-Leffler_function
Attempt to find a consistent theory of quantum gravity
theory is still applicable, and one can expand the beta-function ( β {\displaystyle \beta } -function) describing the renormalization group running of Newton's
Asymptotic_safety
In mathematics, a non-algebraic number
(following from their respective algebraic independences). The values of Beta function B ( a , b ) {\displaystyle \mathrm {B} (a,b)} if a , b {\displaystyle
Transcendental_number
Features that do not change if length or energy scales are multiplied by a common factor
and this theory is not scale-invariant. We can see this from the QED beta-function. This tells us that the electric charge (which is the coupling parameter
Scale_invariance
Difference between logarithm and harmonic series
constants. Values of the derivative of the Riemann zeta function and Dirichlet beta function. In connection to the Laplace and Mellin transform. In the
Euler's_constant
Polynomial sequence
gamma function. In the special case that the four quantities n {\displaystyle n} , n + α {\displaystyle n+\alpha } , n + β {\displaystyle n+\beta } , n
Jacobi_polynomials
Risk measure estimating the average loss in the worst tail of the distribution
where I α {\displaystyle I_{\alpha }} is the regularized incomplete beta function, I α ( a , b ) = B α ( a , b ) B ( a , b ) {\displaystyle I_{\alpha
Expected_shortfall
Discrete probability distribution
F(k)=1+{\frac {\mathrm {B} (p;k+1,0)}{\ln(1-p)}}} where B is the incomplete beta function. A Poisson compounded with Log(p)-distributed random variables has a
Logarithmic_distribution
Field theory of scalar fields
constant g on the scale λ is encoded by a beta function, β(g), defined by β ( g ) = λ ∂ g ∂ λ . {\displaystyle \beta (g)=\lambda \,{\frac {\partial g}{\partial
Scalar_field_theory
Class of integrals appearing in quantum field theory
used to determine counterterms, which in turn allow evaluation of the beta function, which encodes the dependence of coupling g {\displaystyle g} for an
Loop_integral
Index of articles associated with the same name
types of Euler integral: The Euler integral of the first kind is the beta function B ( z 1 , z 2 ) = ∫ 0 1 t z 1 − 1 ( 1 − t ) z 2 − 1 d t = Γ ( z 1 )
Euler_integral
Name for several different families of probability distributions
>0\\[4pt]&={\frac {\sigma (x)^{\alpha }\sigma (-x)^{\beta }}{B(\alpha ,\beta )}}.\end{aligned}}} Where, B is the beta function and σ ( x ) = 1 / ( 1 + e − x ) {\displaystyle
Generalized logistic distribution
Generalized_logistic_distribution
Neural oscillation in the brain, 12.5–30 Hz
in function. Beta waves can be split into three sections: Low Beta Waves (12.5–16 Hz, "Beta 1"); Beta Waves (16.5–20 Hz, "Beta 2"); and High Beta Waves
Beta_wave
Types of special mathematical functions
"Uniform Asymptotic Expansions of the Incomplete Gamma Functions and the Incomplete Beta Function". Math. Comp. 29 (132): 1109–1114. doi:10.1090/S0025-5718-1975-0387674-2
Incomplete_gamma_function
Search algorithm
Alpha–beta pruning is a tree search algorithm that seeks to decrease the number of nodes that are evaluated by the minimax algorithm in its search tree
Alpha–beta_pruning
Topics referred to by the same term
recursive join Fixed point, in quantum field theory, a coupling where the beta function vanishes – see renormalization group § Conformal symmetry Temperature
Fixed_point
Concept in probability theory and statistics
moment generating function M X ( t ) {\displaystyle M_{X}(t)} , then α X + β {\displaystyle \alpha X+\beta } has moment generating function M α X + β ( t
Moment_generating_function
Result of repeatedly applying a mathematical function
In mathematics, an iterated function is a function that is obtained by composing another function with itself two or several times. The process of repeatedly
Iterated_function
Signed odd unit fractions sum to π/4
modulus 4 evaluated at s = 1, and therefore the value β(1) of the Dirichlet beta function. π 4 = arctan 1 = ∫ 0 1 1 1 + x 2 d x = ∫ 0 1 ( ∑ k = 0 n ( − 1 )
Leibniz_formula_for_π
Topics referred to by the same term
Beta integral may refer to: beta function Barnes beta integral This disambiguation page lists mathematics articles associated with the same title. If
Beta_integral
+\beta )&=\sin \alpha \cos \beta +\cos \alpha \sin \beta \\\sin(\alpha -\beta )&=\sin \alpha \cos \beta -\cos \alpha \sin \beta \\\cos(\alpha +\beta )&=\cos
List of trigonometric identities
List_of_trigonometric_identities
Type of Gödel numbering in mathematics
{\displaystyle \beta } function using the Chinese remainder theorem in his article written in 1931. This is a primitive recursive function. Thus, for all
Gödel_numbering_for_sequences
Concept in probability theory
(\alpha ,\beta )} is the Beta function acting as a normalising constant. In this context, α {\displaystyle \alpha } and β {\displaystyle \beta } are called
Conjugate_prior
Special mathematical function
\operatorname {Li} _{s}(\pm i)=-2^{-s}\eta (s)\pm i\beta (s),} where β(s) is the Dirichlet beta function. The polylogarithm is related to the complete Fermi–Dirac
Polylogarithm
Mathematical function
In mathematics, the Selberg integral is a generalization of Euler beta function to n dimensions introduced by Atle Selberg. It has applications in statistical
Selberg_integral
Generalization of the concept from statistical mechanics
{\displaystyle Z(\beta )=\sum _{x_{i}}\exp \left(-\beta H(x_{1},x_{2},\dots )\right)} The function H is understood to be a real-valued function on the space
Partition function (mathematics)
Partition_function_(mathematics)
Two-parameter family of continuous probability distributions
f(x;\alpha ,\beta )={\frac {f(x/\beta ;\alpha ,1)}{\beta }}} The cumulative distribution function is the regularized gamma function F ( x ; α , β ) = Γ ( α ,
Inverse-gamma_distribution
Least squares approximation of linear functions to data
_{1}+3\beta _{2})]^{2}+[10-(\beta _{1}+4\beta _{2})]^{2}\\[6pt]&=4\beta _{1}^{2}+30\beta _{2}^{2}+20\beta _{1}\beta _{2}-56\beta _{1}-154\beta _{2}+210
Linear_least_squares
Stages in development and support of computer software
system). It typically consists of several stages, such as pre-alpha, alpha, beta, and release candidate, before the final version, or "gold", is released
Software_release_life_cycle
Statistical model for a binary dependent variable
log-odds as a function of x. Conversely, μ = − β 0 / β 1 {\displaystyle \mu =-\beta _{0}/\beta _{1}} and s = 1 / β 1 {\displaystyle s=1/\beta _{1}} . Note
Logistic_regression
Mathematical function common in physics
The stretched exponential function f β ( t ) = e − t β {\displaystyle f_{\beta }(t)=e^{-t^{\beta }}} is obtained by inserting a fractional power law into
Stretched exponential function
Stretched_exponential_function
Probability distribution
\right)} . The cumulative distribution function can be expressed in terms of the regularized incomplete beta function: F ( k ; r , p ) ≡ Pr ( X ≤ k ) = I
Negative binomial distribution
Negative_binomial_distribution
Mathematical constant related to the cosine function
where I − 1 {\displaystyle I^{-1}} is the inverse of the regularized beta function. This value can be obtained using Kepler's equation, along with other
Dottie_number
Mathematical equation related to human death rate
\left(-\lambda x-{\frac {\alpha }{\beta }}{\bigl (}e^{\beta x}-1{\bigr )}\right),} and the corresponding probability density function f ( x ) {\displaystyle f(x)}
Gompertz–Makeham law of mortality
Gompertz–Makeham_law_of_mortality
Field theory fixed point at high energies
length scale/large energy) limit. This is related to zeroes of the beta-function appearing in the Callan–Symanzik equation. The large length scale/small
Ultraviolet_fixed_point
American physicist
(iv) first exact results in supersymmetric Yang–Mills theories (NSVZ beta function, gluino condensate,1983–1988); (v) heavy quark theory based on the operator
Mikhail_Shifman
Statistical method
objective function min β 0 , β { 1 N ‖ y − β 0 − X β ‖ 2 2 } {\displaystyle \min _{\beta _{0},\beta }\left\{{\frac {1}{N}}\left\|y-\beta _{0}-X\beta
Lasso_(statistics)
Mathematical function on ordinals
of functions is known as the Veblen hierarchy. The function φ1 is the same as the ε function: φ1(α)= εα. If α < β , {\displaystyle \alpha <\beta \,,}
Veblen_function
Metric used in probability and statistics
{B(a_{1},b_{1})B(a_{2},b_{2})}}}} where B {\displaystyle B} is the beta function. The squared Hellinger distance between two gamma distributions P ∼
Hellinger_distance
Probability distribution in economics
The Dagum distribution (or Mielke Beta-Kappa distribution) is a continuous probability distribution defined over positive real numbers. It is named after
Dagum_distribution
Distribution of variables which satisfies a stability property under linear combinations
} and β {\displaystyle \beta } , but possibly different values of μ and c. Not every function is the characteristic function of a legitimate probability
Stable_distribution
Branch of mathematical analysis
-1}f(s)\left(\int _{0}^{1}\left(1-r\right)^{\alpha -1}r^{\beta -1}\,dr\right)\,ds} The inner integral is the beta function which satisfies the following property: ∫ 0
Fractional_calculus
Exponential function Beta function Gamma function Riemann zeta function Riemann hypothesis Generalized Riemann hypothesis Elliptic function Half-period
List of complex analysis topics
List_of_complex_analysis_topics
Generalization of the Meijer G-function and the Fox–Wright function
{\alpha +\beta }{\beta }},\,{\frac {\alpha }{\beta }}\right)\\\left(0,\,1\right),\,\left(-{\frac {\alpha }{\beta }},\,{\frac {\alpha -\beta }{\beta
Fox_H-function
Set of statistical processes for estimating the relationships among variables
Y i {\displaystyle Y_{i}} is a function (regression function) of X i {\displaystyle X_{i}} and β {\displaystyle \beta } , with e i {\displaystyle e_{i}}
Regression_analysis
Sequence of numbers ((2n) choose (n))
{\displaystyle \Gamma (x)} is the gamma function and B ( x , y ) {\displaystyle \mathrm {B} (x,y)} is the beta function. The powers of two that divide the
Central_binomial_coefficient
BETA FUNCTION
BETA FUNCTION
Female
Spanish
 Short form of Spanish Aleta, LETA means "winged." Compare with another form of Leta.
Girl/Female
Greek Hebrew English
From the Hebrew Elisheba, meaning either oath of God, or God is satisfaction. Famous bearer: Old...
Female
Hebrew
(× Ö¶×˜Ö·×¢) Hebrew unisex name NETA means meaning "plant, shrub."
Girl/Female
Indian, Marathi
Our Heart Beat
Female
Native American
 Native American Blackfoot name PETA means "golden eagle." Compare with another form of Peta.
Male
Hebrew
(בֶּלַע) Hebrew name BELA means "destruction." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a king of Edom.
Female
English
Short form of English Elizabeth, BETH means "God is my oath."Â
Boy/Male
Bengali, Hindu, Indian, Sanskrit
Heart Beat
Female
Polish
Polish name derived from Latin beatus, BEATA means "blessed."Â
Female
German
Short form of German Margarete, META means "pearl."
Female
English
Short form of English Beatrix, BEA means "voyager (through life)."Â
Biblical
Beth (Hebrew)|house of the sun
Female
Hungarian
Hungarian form of Greek Elisabet, ERZSÉBET means "God is my oath."
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Sanskrit
Emperor; Single Beat
Female
English
Czech and Polish form of German Bertha, BERTA means "bright."
Female
English
English name derived from the second letter of the Greek alphabet, beta, related to Hebrew bet, BETA means "house."Â
Boy/Male
Scottish Shakespearean
Son of Beth.
Female
English
Short form of English Elizabeth, BET means "God is my oath."Â
Female
Polish
Polish form of Greek Elisabet, ELŻBIETA means "God is my oath."
Female
Italian
 Variant spelling of Italian Zita, ZETA means "little girl." Compare with another form of Zeta.
BETA FUNCTION
BETA FUNCTION
Boy/Male
English
From the oak tree valley.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Pure; Sure
Girl/Female
Greek
defender of mankind.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Punjabi, Sikh
Peace Protector
Female
Italian
Feminine form of Italian Andrea, ANDREINA means "man; warrior."
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name for someone from Babington in Somerset or Great or Little Bavington in Northumberland, named with the Old English personal name Babba (see Babb) + the connective particle -ing- ‘associated with’, ‘named after’ + tūn ‘settlement’.
Male
Hebrew
(מַחְלï‹×Ÿ) Hebrew name MACHLOWN means "sick." In the bible, this is the name of the son of Elimelech and Naomi.
Boy/Male
Hindu
Girl/Female
Greek
Sound. A mythological nymph who faded away until only her voice was left.
Boy/Male
Indian, Tamil
Lord Shiva
BETA FUNCTION
BETA FUNCTION
BETA FUNCTION
BETA FUNCTION
BETA FUNCTION
imp. & p. p.
of Bet
v. t.
To beat.
n.
The common beet (Beta vulgaris).
v. i.
A cheat or swindler of the lowest grade; -- often emphasized by dead; as, a dead beat.
n.
A sudden swelling or reenforcement of a sound, recurring at regular intervals, and produced by the interference of sound waves of slightly different periods of vibrations; applied also, by analogy, to other kinds of wave motions; the pulsation or throbbing produced by the vibrating together of two tones not quite in unison. See Beat, v. i., 8.
p. p.
of Beat
imp.
of Beat
v. t.
To strike repeatedly; to lay repeated blows upon; as, to beat one's breast; to beat iron so as to shape it; to beat grain, in order to force out the seeds; to beat eggs and sugar; to beat a drum.
v. i.
To make a sound when struck; as, the drums beat.
v. t.
To beat thoroughly or severely.
v. i.
A round or course which is frequently gone over; as, a watchman's beat.
v. t.
That on which bets are laid; the subject of a bet.
v. t.
To beat severely.
n.
The rise or fall of the hand or foot, marking the divisions of time; a division of the measure so marked. In the rhythm of music the beat is the unit.
v. t.
To give the signal for, by beat of drum; to sound by beat of drum; as, to beat an alarm, a charge, a parley, a retreat; to beat the general, the reveille, the tattoo. See Alarm, Charge, Parley, etc.
v. i.
To make a succession of strokes on a drum; as, the drummers beat to call soldiers to their quarters.
n.
A recurring stroke; a throb; a pulsation; as, a beat of the heart; the beat of the pulse.
pl.
of Seta