A surname from German.

(mathematical analysis, numerical analysis) Any polynomial of the form b_i,n(t)=n choose itⁱ(1-t)ⁿ⁻ⁱ!!, being the iᵗʰ term of the binomial expansion of (t+(1-t))ⁿ!.

plural of Bernstein basis polynomial

Of or relating to Basil Bernstein (1924-2000), British sociologist and linguist, known for his work in the sociology of education.