Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

r_1

variable
ˈɑːr wʌn
Definition
A commonly used placeholder or identifier in various contexts, often used to represent a variable in mathematical, programming, or engineering scenarios.
Examples
  • In the equation, let r_1 represent the initial radius.
  • We set r_1 to 5 units to compute the area.
  • When analyzing the system, r_1 indicates the first resistor in the circuit.
Meaning
The term ‘r_1’ typically indicates a first instance of a variable labeled ‘r’, and is often found in equations or algorithms.
Synonyms
  • r-one
  • first variable
  • initial parameter