Coeff

/ˈkoʊɛf/ noun

Definition

Alternative abbreviation for coefficient, commonly used in programming and technical documentation.

Etymology

Shortened form of coefficient. The 'coeff' variant is particularly common in computer science and engineering where space-saving abbreviations are valued.

Kelly Says

Different technical fields prefer different abbreviations—physicists might say 'coeff,' programmers often use 'coef,' showing how specialized communities develop their own linguistic shortcuts that aren't always standardized.

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