lower dispersion
[ˈloʊ.ər dɪˈspɝ.ʒən]
noun phrase
menor dispersão
1. A state or condition in which data points, values, or particles are clustered more closely together with reduced spread or variability around a central point or mean
The investment portfolio showed lower dispersion of returns across different asset classes.
A carteira de investimentos mostrou menor dispersão de retornos entre as diferentes classes de ativos.
2. In optics and physics, a reduced separation of light wavelengths or other waves, resulting in less color separation or spectral spreading
The new lens design achieved lower dispersion, providing clearer images with reduced chromatic aberration.
O novo design da lente alcançou menor dispersão, proporcionando imagens mais nítidas com aberração cromática reduzida.
3. In statistics, a measurement indicating that values in a dataset are closer to the mean with smaller standard deviation or variance
Lower dispersion in test scores indicates more consistent student performance.
Menor dispersão nas notas dos testes indica desempenho mais consistente dos alunos.
This term is primarily used in technical, scientific, and financial contexts. It is common in Brazilian universities, research institutions, and investment firms. In the USA, it is standard terminology in statistics, physics, and finance industries. The concept is language-neutral in scientific discourse.
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