large deviation
[lɑrdʒ dɪˈveɪʃən]
nounpl: large deviations
grande desvio
1. In probability theory and statistics, a significant departure from expected or normal behavior, particularly in rare events where random variables differ substantially from their mean or predicted values
The large deviation principle helps us understand the probability of rare events in complex systems.
O princípio de grande desvio nos ajuda a entender a probabilidade de eventos raros em sistemas complexos.
2. A mathematical framework describing exponential decay of probabilities for events that deviate significantly from typical outcomes
Large deviation theory provides rigorous bounds on the probability of observing values far from the mean.
A teoria de grande desvio fornece limites rigorosos sobre a probabilidade de observar valores distantes da média.
This is a specialized technical term primarily used in mathematical sciences, probability theory, and statistical mechanics. It is not commonly used in everyday Brazilian or American Portuguese/English conversation, appearing mainly in academic and scientific contexts. The term is universal across English and Portuguese-speaking mathematics communities.
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