a method of solving simultaneous equations by guessing a solution and then reducing the errors that result by successive approximations until all the errors are less than some specified amount
relaxation
Noun
freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)
relaxation
Noun
an occurrence of control or strength weakening
relaxation
Noun
a feeling of refreshing tranquility and an absence of tension or worry
relaxation
Noun
(physics) the exponential return of a system to equilibrium after a disturbance
relaxation
Noun
(physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers
roughness
Noun
harsh or severe speech or behavior
roughness
Noun
an unpolished unrefined quality
roughness
Noun
a texture of a surface or edge that is not smooth but is irregular and uneven
roughness
Noun
the quality of being unpleasant (harsh or rough or grating) to the senses
roughness
Noun
the formation of small pits in a surface as a consequence of corrosion
roughness
Noun
rowdy behavior
roughness
Noun
used of the sea during inclement or stormy weather
recirculation
Noun
circulation again
refocusing
Noun
focusing again
rollback
Noun
reducing prices back to some earlier level
rollback
Noun
the act of forcing the enemy to withdraw
rupture
Noun
the act of making a sudden noisy break
rupture
Noun
a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions)
rupture
Noun
state of being torn or burst open
rupture
Verb
separate or cause to separate abruptly
retrofit
Noun
the act of adding a component or accessory to something that did not have it when it was manufactured
retrofit
Noun
a component or accessory added to something after it has been manufactured
retrofit
Verb
substitute new or modernized parts or equipment for older ones
retrofit
Verb
fit in or on an existing structure, such as an older house
retrofit
Verb
provide with parts, devices, or equipment not available or in use at the time of the original manufacture
repositing
Noun
depositing in a warehouse
reposition
Noun
depositing in a warehouse
reposition
Verb
place into another position
reposition
Verb
change place or direction
relief
Noun
the act of reducing something unpleasant
relief
Noun
the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged
relief
Noun
aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped
relief
Noun
assistance in time of difficulty
relief
Noun
sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background
relief
Noun
a change for the better
relief
Noun
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
relief
Noun
someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
relief
Noun
redress awarded by a court
relief
Noun
the condition of being comfortable or relieved, especially after being relieved of distress
relief
Noun
a pause for relaxation
rinsing
Noun
the removal of soap with clean water in the final stage of washing
ramification
Noun
the act of branching out or dividing into branches
ramification
Noun
an arrangement of branching parts
ramification
Noun
a development that complicates a situation
ramification
Noun
a part of a forked or branching shape
reunion
Noun
the act of coming together again
reunion
Noun
a party of former associates who have come together again