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Definition of Normal distribution
1. Noun. A theoretical distribution with finite mean and variance.
Exact synonyms: Gaussian Distribution
Generic synonyms: Distribution, Statistical Distribution
Category relationships: Statistics
Generic synonyms: Distribution, Statistical Distribution
Category relationships: Statistics
Definition of Normal distribution
1. Noun. (statistics) A family of continuous probability distributions such that the probability density function is the Gaussian function ¹
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Medical Definition of Normal distribution
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)