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Series

Definition

A series is the sum of the terms in a sequence. It represents the total value obtained by adding up all the terms in a sequence.

Related terms

Convergent Series: A convergent series is a series that has a finite sum or approaches a specific value as more terms are added.

Divergent Series: A divergent series is a series that does not have a finite sum and keeps increasing or decreasing without approaching any specific value.

Geometric Series: A geometric series is a special type of series where each term is obtained by multiplying the previous term by a constant ratio.

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