ENTROPY
(noun)Definitions
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Entropy.
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Entropy - as a noun
(communication theory) a numerical measure of the uncertainty of an outcome
Example: "The signal contained thousands of bits of information"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
information16selective information(thermodynamics) a thermodynamic quantity representing the amount of energy in a system that is no longer available for doing mechanical work
Example: "Entropy increases as matter and energy in the universe degrade to an ultimate state of inert uniformity"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
randomness13sHypernyms (Closely Related)
physical propertyHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"According to the second law of thermodynamics, the entropy of an isolated system always increases."
"The entropy of a pure crystalline substance tends to be lower than that of a disordered substance."
"In information theory, entropy is a measure of uncertainty or randomness in a set of data."
"The entropy of a compressed file is typically lower than that of the original uncompressed file."
"The increase in entropy can lead to the loss of usable energy in a system."
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Is ENTROPY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, entropy is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ENTROPY has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is ENTROPY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, entropy is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordENTROPY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
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Valid WordENTROPY has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
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