Root Mean Square

Pronunciation: /rut min skwɛər/ Explain
The root mean square (abbreviated RMS or rms), also known as the quadratic mean, is a statistical measure of the magnitude of a varying quantity.

References

1. McAdams, David E.. All Math Words Dictionary, root mean square. 2nd Classroom edition 20150108-4799968. pg 158. Life is a Story Problem LLC. January 8, 2015. Buy the book

Cite this article as:

McAdams, David E. Root Mean Square. 12/21/2018. All Math Words Encyclopedia. Life is a Story Problem LLC. https://www.allmathwords.org/en/r/rootmeansquare.html.

Revision History

12/21/2018: Reviewed and corrected IPA pronunication. (McAdams, David E.)
5/5/2011: Initial version. (McAdams, David E.)