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transpose
A matrix formed by interchanging the rows and columns of a given matrix
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noun
A matrix formed by interchanging the rows and columns of a given matrix
verb
Change the order or arrangement of
“Dyslexics often transpose letters in a word”
verb
Transfer from one place or period to another
“The ancient Greek story was transplanted into Modern America”
verb
Cause to change places
“Interchange this screw for one of a smaller size”
verb
Transfer a quantity from one side of an equation to the other side reversing its sign, in order to maintain equality
verb
Put (a piece of music) into another key
verb
Exchange positions without a change in value
“These operators commute with each other”
verb
Change key
“Can you transpose this fugue into G major?”
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Dyslexics often transpose letters in a word
The ancient Greek story was transplanted into Modern America
Interchange this screw for one of a smaller size
These operators commute with each other
Can you transpose this fugue into G major?
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