Gaussian (adjective)

1. Relating to a mathematical function or distribution that is symmetrical and bell-shaped, characterized by its mean, median, and mode.
2. Relating to the study of Gaussian distributions in statistics and probability.

Origin:

The word "gaussian" is named after carl friedrich gauss, a german mathematician, astronomer and physicist.

Examples:

1. The Gaussian distribution is widely used in many areas of science, engineering and economics.
2. A Gaussian filter is a mathematical technique used in image processing to remove noise and smoothen the image.
3. The Gaussian model is widely used to describe physical and natural phenomena, such as the distribution of heights or IQ scores.
4. The Gaussian function is commonly used in probability theory and is also known as the normal distribution.
5. A Gaussian process is a flexible and powerful tool used in machine learning and data analysis to model uncertainty.