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Term

⎾x⏋

The ceiling of x; the smallest integer ≥ x. For example,⎾5⏋= 5 and⎾5.2⏋= 6.

Senses

Sense 1

The ceiling of x; the smallest integer ≥ x. For example,⎾5⏋= 5 and⎾5.2⏋= 6.

References
  • NIST CSRC GlossaryJan 05, 2026
    ⎾x⏋
    https://csrc.nist.gov/glossary/term/ceiling_x
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