squeeze theorem

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Proper noun

the squeeze theorem

  1. (calculus) A theorem used to confirm the limit of a function via comparison with two other functions whose limits are known or easily computed. Supposing that g(x)≤f(x)≤h(x) and also that limx→ag(x)=limx→ah(x)=L, then limx→af(x)=L.

Synonyms

  • pinching theorem
  • sandwich theorem

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