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Definition of Gaussian curve
1. Noun. A symmetrical curve representing the normal distribution.
Exact synonyms: Bell-shaped Curve, Gaussian Shape, Normal Curve
Category relationships: Statistics
Generic synonyms: Curve, Curved Shape
Category relationships: Statistics
Generic synonyms: Curve, Curved Shape
Medical Definition of Gaussian curve
1. Continuous frequency distribution of infinite range. Its properties are as follows: 1) continuous, symmetrical distribution with both tails extending to infinity; 2) arithmetic mean, mode, and median identical; and 3) shape completely determined by the mean and standard deviation. (12 Dec 1998)