clumpiness

noun — 2 senses

clumpiness

noun

Etymology From clumpy + -ness.

1

The condition of being clumpy

  • Instead of depending on random variables, the index of clumpiness K depends on several factors involved in the spatial distribution of galaxies.1954 February 8, Jerzey Neyman, Elizabeth L. Scott, “The Index of Clumpiness of the distribution of indexes of Galaxies"”, in Astrophysical Journal Supplement:
  • First, by spending adequately on marketing, firms can increase the clumpiness of a customer with the hope of increasing their value.2015 February 3, “Customers who binge-consume are more valuable, says study”, in Science Daily:
2

A clump

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