jackknife
A resampling method that applies estimators to all subsamples that each omit a single…A resampling method that applies estimators to all subsamples that each omit a single different group (possibly of a single datapoint) of the original sample to provide a sample distribution of the estimate.
» A lorry has jackknifed on the motorway.
Ein Lkw hat sich auf der Autobahn quergestellt.
Meaning
1 sensesA resampling method that applies estimators to all subsamples that each omit a single different group (possibly of a single datapoint) of the original sample to provide a sample distribution of the estimate.
- a dive in which the diver bends to touch the ankles before straightening out
- a large knife with one or more folding blades
Examples
4 sentencesA lorry has jackknifed on the motorway.
deEin Lkw hat sich auf der Autobahn quergestellt.
A lorry has jackknifed on the dual carriageway.
deEin Lastwagen hat sich auf der zweispurigen Fahrbahn quergestellt.
I keep a jackknife in my pocket at all times.
A big rig jackknifed on Park Street this morning; commuters are urged to use Main Street as an alternate route.
Translations
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Synonyms
2 synonyms- a large knife with one or more folding blades:clasp knife