as in projection
a part that sticks out from the general mass of something
a potter smoothing out a convexity in the vase
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Recent Examples of convexity
When the loss function has a convenient mathematical property called convexity, this procedure is guaranteed to find the optimal solution.
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Zachary C. Lipton, IEEE Spectrum, 26 Jan. 2016
Even more interesting is the fact that Noctua is issuing three variants of the cooler with variations in the convexity of the cold plate: a normal, a high-convexity, and a low-convexity model.
—PCMAG, 10 June 2024
Stirrer bars can tolerate some eccentricity and convexity in the bottom of a container.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper’s Magazine , 5 July 2019
Exploiting mispricing in the 21st century will depend more on understanding the convexity of outcomes not yet visible.
—Jeff Henriksen, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2021
Add to that a wave of convexity hedgers, and unwinding by big trend-following investors -- such as commodity trading advisers.
—Fortune, 3 Mar. 2021
Many singled out one in particular: holders’ effort to protect their investments in mortgage bonds against the climb in yields, a practice known in industry parlance as convexity hedging.
—Sam Goldfarb, WSJ, 28 Feb. 2021
Our octagon exploration exposes the interplay between polygons, convexity, right angles and angle sums.
—Quanta Magazine, 18 Nov. 2020
A regime shift in volatility will be best captured with long-convexity exposure combined with tactical shorts rather than tail-risk strategies betting on mean-reverting volatility spikes.
—Tanvir Sandhu, Bloomberg.com, 12 May 2017
Zachary C. Lipton, IEEE Spectrum, 26 Jan. 2016
Even more interesting is the fact that Noctua is issuing three variants of the cooler with variations in the convexity of the cold plate: a normal, a high-convexity, and a low-convexity model.
—PCMAG, 10 June 2024
Stirrer bars can tolerate some eccentricity and convexity in the bottom of a container.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper’s Magazine , 5 July 2019
Exploiting mispricing in the 21st century will depend more on understanding the convexity of outcomes not yet visible.
—Jeff Henriksen, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2021
Add to that a wave of convexity hedgers, and unwinding by big trend-following investors -- such as commodity trading advisers.
—Fortune, 3 Mar. 2021
Many singled out one in particular: holders’ effort to protect their investments in mortgage bonds against the climb in yields, a practice known in industry parlance as convexity hedging.
—Sam Goldfarb, WSJ, 28 Feb. 2021
Our octagon exploration exposes the interplay between polygons, convexity, right angles and angle sums.
—Quanta Magazine, 18 Nov. 2020
A regime shift in volatility will be best captured with long-convexity exposure combined with tactical shorts rather than tail-risk strategies betting on mean-reverting volatility spikes.
—Tanvir Sandhu, Bloomberg.com, 12 May 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convexity
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While the global forecaster AccuWeather makes projections up to 90 days out, specific, precise daily reports cannot be made more than ten days in advance, according to a 2019 study published in the Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences.Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
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According to various projections, was in line for a contract running anywhere from $174 million over six years, to $300 million over nine.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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The melon is a protrusion on a beluga’s forehead, made up of fatty tissue and muscle.Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
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The precisely contoured shell shape provides a very close fit through the instep, ankles, and heel, but with enough curvature to encompass—rather than crush—bony protrusions.Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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One of the most obvious policy changes that will be enacted by the incoming Trump administration is that the regulatory overhang and headwind that has been an obstacle for crypto entrepreneurs will be significantly addressed.Sean Stein Smith, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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While fixing the core business is always the first step, even with an improved and efficient insurance business, Markel would still have a valuation overhang in the form of its Ventures business.Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 14 Dec. 2024
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The new image reveals vibrant pink hydrogen gas clouds where new stars are forming, bright blue clusters of young stars, and an older yellow central bulge.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Because of the fluid buildup, a bulge forms in the macula.Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2024
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Consumers with questions can contact Griffith Foods Ltd by calling 708-371-0900 or visit the recall section of the FDA's website.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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One section of the law would have made furnishing certain materials to a minor a misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in county jail.Ron Wood, arkansasonline.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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There are many different types of foam rollers, but the two main models are: the shorter style with protuberances which is used purely for working on circulation or muscle recovery, and the longer one made of smooth foam without protuberances, used for toning.Enrica Petraglia, Vogue, 13 Sep. 2024
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Tiny projections stick out from the stalk, and the crooked tip has structures called a conical protuberance, a globular head and a rugged flap.Katie Cottingham, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Sep. 2024
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One that’s been photographed, filmed, and swooned over for decades: directly across from Boston Common and neighboring the gilded dome of the Massachusetts State House.Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2024
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Set in Edwardian London with the dome of St Paul's visible in the background, chimney sweeps and suffragettes fill the stage.Irenie Forshaw, theweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Save a portion of your peak-season earnings to cover the slower months.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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The Rain Forest portion of the spa features heated seats, a chilled room for cryotherapy, and an outdoor portion with swings, day beds, and a hot tub.Leslie D. Rose, Parents, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Convexity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convexity. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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