sigma

n.

1. (symbol: Σ) the sum of a list of values.

2. (symbol: σ) see population standard deviation.

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Psychology term of the day

December 26th 2024

thought insertion

thought insertion

a delusion in which the individual believes that thoughts have been irresistibly forced into his or her mind and ascribes these thoughts to outside sources.