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  1. upper boundnoun

    (mathematics) a number equal to or greater than any other number in a given set

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  1. upper bound

    In mathematics, an upper bound is a value that is equal to or greater than all the elements in a given set. It sets an upper limit on the possible values that the elements in the set can have. However, an upper bound may not necessarily be the smallest among these larger or equal values, unless it is the least upper bound or supremum.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of upper bound in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of upper bound in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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  1. David Studdert:

    We don’t know how the findings would translate into an actual retail environment, they almost certainly represent an upper bound on what might be possible, but the study suggests it would be worthwhile trying to find out.


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