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  • adjective mathematics Describing a frame (in linear algebra) having a set of functions more than a basis

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over- +‎ complete

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Examples

  • I get the impression, when looking at the System library, the root library and the users library that OS X is a bit 'overcomplete', and much of it can be ditched.

    Discussions: Message List - root 2008

  • Clearly overcomplete coherent laser states are a standard temperature example of where many particles (photons) enter into the same state with the same phase.

    Quantum Hyperion Sean 2008

  • LET OP ik biedt deze overcomplete zonder harde schijf aan!

    Tweakers.net Mixed RSS Feed 2010

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