(numerical analysis) Any of a class of iterative root-finding algorithms used for functions of one real variable with continuous derivatives up to some order d + 1, each method being characterized by the number d.

simple past tense of take one's medicine

(object-oriented programming) Synonym of member variable

Without spending more than one can afford.

To imply or intend to convey with one's words; used to correct or clarify one's previous utterance, or to seek such clarification.

A sailor who works on a merchant marine

To a certain extent.

(chemistry) A poor metal, usually including gallium, indium, tin, thallium, lead, and bismuth, also known as B-subgroup metals, other metals, and p-block metals.

a current member of parliament.

(dialectal, England) A swamp plant of Europe and North America having bright yellow flowers resembling buttercups; Caltha palustris.