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divisor function

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

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A function yielding the sum of the divisors of an integer. It is denoted by the Greek letter σ (sigma).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: mathematics, sciences

Examples

  • The value of the divisor function for 20 is 1 + 2 + 4 + 5 + 10 + 20 = 42, denoted as σ(20) = 42.

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  • Polish: funkcja τ — function yielding the sum of the divisors of an integer