Phrase Hound found 15 phrases and 14 compound words that contain sigma. The most common are listed below. Open sigma in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 15
- Six SigmaA set of techniques and tools for process improvement.
- sigma maleA self-reliant and assertive male who occupies a position outside a social or group hierarchy; a lone wolf or maverick.
- final sigmaThe form of the Greek letter sigma, ς, only ever used as the last letter of a word.
- sigma bondA covalent atomic bond that is rotationally symmetric about its axis.
- sigma bondsplural of sigma bond: A covalent atomic bond that is rotationally symmetric about its axis.
- sigma-delta converterAny electronic system used to convert analog signals to digital (or vice versa)
- sigma malesplural of sigma male: A self-reliant and assertive male who occupies a position outside a social or group hierarchy; a lone wolf or maverick.
- sigma-algebraAlternative spelling of σ-algebra
- sigma additivityAlternative form of σ-additivity.
- lunate sigmaThe form of the Greek letter sigma used in Medieval Greek and occasionally in Greek Orthodox Church transcriptions: ϲ.
- delta-sigma converterAny electronic system used to convert analog signals to digital (or vice versa)
- lunar sigmaSynonym of lunate sigma: The form of the Greek letter sigma used in Medieval Greek and occasionally in Greek Orthodox Church transcriptions: ϲ.
- within one sigmaDescribing the range from the mean, plus or minus one standard deviation, usually covering 68% of the data points in a normal distribution.
- sigma-delta convertersplural of sigma-delta converter: Any electronic system used to convert analog signals to digital (or vice versa)
- delta-sigma convertersplural of delta-sigma converter: Any electronic system used to convert analog signals to digital (or vice versa)
Compound words 14
- sigmoidSemi-circular, like the uncial or lunate sigma (similar to English C).
- sigmalikeCharacteristic of a structure composed of sigma bonds.
- sigmatismA lisp.
- sigmavirusAny virus of the genus Sigmavirus, affecting dipterans.
- antisigmaAn unattested Claudian letter, possibly resembling Ↄ or ↃC.
- sigmaspireA spicule (of a sponge) that has a sigmoid, twisted form
- sigmaspiresplural of sigmaspire: A spicule (of a sponge) that has a sigmoid, twisted form
- sigmatedsimple past and past participle of sigmate
- sigmatesthird-person singular simple present indicative of sigmate: Shaped like the Greek letter sigma.
- sigmaticsThe study of the relationships between symbols and the things they represent.