inner product

noun

: scalar product

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The space had to allow for this operation, known as an inner product. — Quanta Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026

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circa 1911, in the meaning defined above

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“Inner product.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inner%20product. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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