Newton-Cotes formula

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English[edit]

Newton–Cotes formula for 

Etymology[edit]

Named after Isaac Newton and Roger Cotes.

Noun[edit]

Newton-Cotes formula (plural Newton-Cotes formulas or Newton-Cotes formulae)

  1. (numerical analysis) Any of a group of formulas for numerical integration (quadrature) based on evaluating the integrand at equally spaced points.
    Synonym: Newton-Cotes rule