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Entropy   /ˈɛntrəpi/   Listen
Entropy

noun
1.
(communication theory) a numerical measure of the uncertainty of an outcome.  Synonyms: information, selective information.
2.
(thermodynamics) a thermodynamic quantity representing the amount of energy in a system that is no longer available for doing mechanical work.  Synonyms: randomness, S.



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