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A unit of information representing the information content of an event if the…A unit of information (symbol Hart) representing the information content of an event if the probability of that event occurring is 1/10. It is therefore equal to the information contained in one decimal digit
UK/ˈhɑːtli/US/ˈhɑɹtli/
Meaning
1 sensesA unit of information (symbol Hart) representing the information content of an event if the probability of that event occurring is 1/10. It is therefore equal to the information contained in one decimal digit
More definitions
- English philosopher who introduced the theory of the association of ideas (1705-1757)
- a logarithmic unit which measures information or entropy, based on base 10 logarithms and powers of 10.
Origin
Named after Ralph Hartley (1888–1970), electronics researcher.Named after Ralph Hartley (1888–1970), electronics researcher.
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Forms
plural: hartleysSynonyms
4 synonymsClose in meaning
- English philosopher who introduced the theory of the association of ideas (1705-1757):David Hartley
- a logarithmic unit which measures information or entropy, based on base 10 logarithms and powers of 10.:Hartbandit
Word family
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