Meaning ofgammain English

Noun

1. the third Greek alphabet letter (Γ, γ); ancient symbol
   The gamma function is used in calculus to extend the factorial.
2. a high-energy photon (physics context)
   In physics, gamma rays are a type of high-energy electromagnetic radiation.
3. a mathematical function (Γ symbol)
   The gamma constant is a mathematical value approximately equal to 0.57721566.
4. a constant value (approximately 0.57721566)
   Gamma is the third letter of the Greek alphabet, written as Γ or γ.
5. color correction technique (image brightness)
   The camera's gamma setting was adjusted to improve the image brightness.
6. derivative price sensitivity rate; asset price change
   The investor analyzed the gamma of the option to predict its price change.
7. video input and luminance output slope
   The TV's gamma correction feature helped to enhance the overall picture quality.
8. flight path angle; deviation from horizontal
   The pilot monitored the gamma of the flight path to maintain a stable altitude.