Scalar vs. Scaler

Scalar vs. Scaler — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Scalar and Scaler

Scalaradjective

(mathematics) Having magnitude but not direction

Scalernoun

An electronic circuit that aggregates many signals into one.

Scalaradjective

(computer science) Consisting of a single value (e.g. integer or string) rather than multiple values (e.g. array)

Scalernoun

An electronic or computer system that adjusts the size of a signal or graphic to fit on a screen etc.

Scalaradjective

Of, or relating to scale

Scalernoun

One who scales.

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Scalaradjective

(music) Of or pertaining to a musical scale.

Scalernoun

A tool or device for scaling fish.

Scalarnoun

(mathematics) A quantity that has magnitude but not direction; compare vector

Scalernoun

an electronic pulse counter used to count pulses that occur too rapidly to be recorded individually

Scalarnoun

(electronics) An amplifier whose output is a constant multiple of its input

Scalarnoun

a variable quantity that cannot be resolved into components

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Scalaradjective

of or relating to a directionless magnitude;

scalar implicatures