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derivative: see calculus.
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In mathematics, a fundamental concept of differential calculus representing the instantaneous rate of change of a function. The first derivative of a function is a function whose values can be interpreted as slopes of tangent lines to the graph of the original function at a given point. The derivative of a derivative (known as the second derivative) describes the rate of change of the rate of change, and can be thought of physically as acceleration. The process of finding a derivative is called differentiation.

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The Public and Private Faces of Derivative Lawsuits
Oct 01, 2004; Derivative suits, long the principal vehicle for discussions about representative litigation in corporate and securities law, now...
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Use derivative action responsibly: in loop tuning, too much or not enough derivative action delivers unwanted consequences. Here's what you need to know to get it right. (Loop tuning).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2002; Derivative action can give you the fastest response in loop tuning, but only if you use it responsibly. Too much derivative will...
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Jan 01, 2002; derivative The rate at which the value of a function increases as its argument increases at any point, if this is defined. In a...
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Stockholder's Derivative Suit
Jan 01, 2005; STOCKHOLDER'S DERIVATIVE SUIT A legal action in which a shareholder of a corporation sues in the name of the corporation to...
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Intelligently tune PID controllers: derivative mode works best on loops with small deadtime and sluggish response. (Feature Report).
Jan 01, 2003; Tuning a proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controller is a more ambitious undertaking than tuning a PI controller [1]. You...
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