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title: "Overbar mathematical notation"
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# Overbar mathematical notation

Overbar is a recurring research-paper notation family. Usually marks an average, although some fields use it for closure or complex conjugation.

## Public overview

Overbar: Usually marks an average, although some fields use it for closure or complex conjugation. Example: Add the samples and divide by their count.

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