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A word for an informed guess in mathematics, proved later to be the correct guess
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I am looking for a single word, used in mathematics (but not exclusively), meaning to take a guess which will later be proved to be correct.
I believe it starts with an 'a', and I seem to remember it being something similar to alcantz, alcats, ancaltz, first hearing it used by a professor in a lecture.
Edit (to add an example sentence): An example sentence: "I solved the problem through the use of an (insert word)."
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I am looking for a single word, used in mathematics (but not exclusively), meaning to take a guess which will later be proved to be correct.
I believe it starts with an 'a', and I seem to remember it being something similar to alcantz, alcats, ancaltz, first hearing it used by a professor in a lecture.
Edit (to add an example sentence): An example sentence: "I solved the problem through the use of an (insert word)."
single-word-requests mathematics
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Hi packetpacket, welcome to EL&U. You might not be aware that there are strict rules for single-word-requests: "To ensure your question is not closed as off-topic, please be specific about the intended use of the word. You must include a sample sentence demonstrating how the word would be used." You can add this using the edit link. For further guidance, see How to Ask, and make sure you also take the EL&U Tour :-)
– Chappo
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I believe you're describing a hypothesis. Or a conjecture. Or a theorem.
– michael.hor257k
3 hours ago
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I am looking for a single word, used in mathematics (but not exclusively), meaning to take a guess which will later be proved to be correct.
I believe it starts with an 'a', and I seem to remember it being something similar to alcantz, alcats, ancaltz, first hearing it used by a professor in a lecture.
Edit (to add an example sentence): An example sentence: "I solved the problem through the use of an (insert word)."
single-word-requests mathematics
asked 3 hours ago
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I am looking for a single word, used in mathematics (but not exclusively), meaning to take a guess which will later be proved to be correct.
I believe it starts with an 'a', and I seem to remember it being something similar to alcantz, alcats, ancaltz, first hearing it used by a professor in a lecture.
Edit (to add an example sentence): An example sentence: "I solved the problem through the use of an (insert word)."
single-word-requests mathematics
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Hi packetpacket, welcome to EL&U. You might not be aware that there are strict rules for single-word-requests: "To ensure your question is not closed as off-topic, please be specific about the intended use of the word. You must include a sample sentence demonstrating how the word would be used." You can add this using the edit link. For further guidance, see How to Ask, and make sure you also take the EL&U Tour :-)
– Chappo
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I believe you're describing a hypothesis. Or a conjecture. Or a theorem.
– michael.hor257k
3 hours ago
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1
Hi packetpacket, welcome to EL&U. You might not be aware that there are strict rules for single-word-requests: "To ensure your question is not closed as off-topic, please be specific about the intended use of the word. You must include a sample sentence demonstrating how the word would be used." You can add this using the edit link. For further guidance, see How to Ask, and make sure you also take the EL&U Tour :-)
– Chappo
3 hours ago
I believe you're describing a hypothesis. Or a conjecture. Or a theorem.
– michael.hor257k
3 hours ago
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Hi packetpacket, welcome to EL&U. You might not be aware that there are strict rules for single-word-requests: "To ensure your question is not closed as off-topic, please be specific about the intended use of the word. You must include a sample sentence demonstrating how the word would be used." You can add this using the edit link. For further guidance, see How to Ask, and make sure you also take the EL&U Tour :-)
– Chappo
3 hours ago
Hi packetpacket, welcome to EL&U. You might not be aware that there are strict rules for single-word-requests: "To ensure your question is not closed as off-topic, please be specific about the intended use of the word. You must include a sample sentence demonstrating how the word would be used." You can add this using the edit link. For further guidance, see How to Ask, and make sure you also take the EL&U Tour :-)
– Chappo
3 hours ago
I believe you're describing a hypothesis. Or a conjecture. Or a theorem.
– michael.hor257k
3 hours ago
I believe you're describing a hypothesis. Or a conjecture. Or a theorem.
– michael.hor257k
3 hours ago
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The word you are looking for is ansatz, which is German (although used by English-speaking physicists and mathematicians).
Wikipedia: In physics and mathematics, an ansatz is an educated guess that is verified later by its results.)
answered 3 hours ago
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Yes that's it, thank you!
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The word you are looking for is ansatz, which is German (although used by English-speaking physicists and mathematicians).
Wikipedia: In physics and mathematics, an ansatz is an educated guess that is verified later by its results.)
answered 3 hours ago
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Yes that's it, thank you!
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The word you are looking for is ansatz, which is German (although used by English-speaking physicists and mathematicians).
Wikipedia: In physics and mathematics, an ansatz is an educated guess that is verified later by its results.)
answered 3 hours ago
Peter Shor Peter Shor
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Yes that's it, thank you!
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The word you are looking for is ansatz, which is German (although used by English-speaking physicists and mathematicians).
Wikipedia: In physics and mathematics, an ansatz is an educated guess that is verified later by its results.)
answered 3 hours ago
Peter Shor Peter Shor
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The word you are looking for is ansatz, which is German (although used by English-speaking physicists and mathematicians).
Wikipedia: In physics and mathematics, an ansatz is an educated guess that is verified later by its results.)
answered 3 hours ago
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Yes that's it, thank you!
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Yes that's it, thank you!
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Yes that's it, thank you!
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Yes that's it, thank you!
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Hi packetpacket, welcome to EL&U. You might not be aware that there are strict rules for single-word-requests: "To ensure your question is not closed as off-topic, please be specific about the intended use of the word. You must include a sample sentence demonstrating how the word would be used." You can add this using the edit link. For further guidance, see How to Ask, and make sure you also take the EL&U Tour :-)
– Chappo
3 hours ago
I believe you're describing a hypothesis. Or a conjecture. Or a theorem.
– michael.hor257k
3 hours ago