Where Can I Find a Comprehensive Mathematics Dictionary?

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Recommendations for comprehensive mathematics dictionaries include "Abramowitz and Stegun, 10th edition" and the "Dictionary of Applied Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists" by CRC Press. The "Mathematical Handbook for Scientists and Engineers" by Granino A. Korn and Theresa M. Korn is also suggested. However, many participants argue that online resources like Mathworld and Wikipedia offer more extensive information than any printed volume. Overall, while printed dictionaries exist, online platforms may provide a more comprehensive and accessible alternative for mathematical concepts.
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Someone can recommend some good mathematics dictionary or handbook which is comprehensive, completeness and which states the mathematical notions clearly.
Thanks!
 
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I don't really think such a thing is possible, but you can try:
Abramowitz and Stegun, 10th edition
and
http://www.research.att.com/~njas/sequences/
for starters.
 
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Why not just use Mathworld, Wikipedia or other online resources instead? Can be much more comprehensive than any printed volume can ever be.
 
Dictionary of Applied math for engineers and scientists. CRC Press.
 
"Mathematical Handbook for Scientists and Engineers, definitions, theorems and formulas for reference and review" written by Granino A. Korn and Theresa M. Korn, Dover publications, Inc. ISBN 0-486-41147-8
 
yasiru89 said:
Why not just use Mathworld, Wikipedia or other online resources instead? Can be much more comprehensive than any printed volume can ever be.

I agree, I love http://mathworld.wolfram.com/
 

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