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title: "Derivative mathematical notation"
description: "Derivative is a recurring research-paper notation family. Measures the local rate at which a scalar-valued function changes as one input changes."
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# Derivative mathematical notation

Derivative is a recurring research-paper notation family. Measures the local rate at which a scalar-valued function changes as one input changes.

## Public overview

Derivative: Measures the local rate at which a scalar-valued function changes as one input changes. Example: The local slope of x squared at x is two x.

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