epsilon

/ˈɛpsɪlɑn/
noun
  1. The fifth letter of the Greek alphabet (Ε, ε).
    • The Greek letter epsilon looks like a rounded E.
    • The symbol epsilon is often used in physics equations.
    • In math class, we used epsilon to represent a very small number.
  2. A very small amount or degree; a tiny difference.
    • He was off by an epsilon in his calculation, but it still mattered.
    • There is an epsilon of truth in that rumor.
    • The two measurements differ by only an epsilon.
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