Upper Bound (Noun)
Meaning
(mathematics) a number equal to or greater than any other number in a given set.
Classification
Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.
Examples
- The set of exam scores has an upper bound of 100, as the highest possible score is 100.
- To ensure fairness, the upper bound of the maximum score for each quiz is 20 points.
- In mathematical analysis, finding the upper bound of a function is crucial to understand its behavior.
- The cost of materials for the project has an upper bound of $10,000, which will be allocated from the company's budget.
- By establishing an upper bound of 30 miles per hour in school zones, authorities aim to minimize accidents involving children.