step change

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Usage notes 1.2.2 Translations 1.2.3 See also

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

The concept has been borrowed from mathematics and technology terminology, from step function.

[edit] Noun

step change (plural step changes)

1. A sudden change in the value of some variable, especially a discontinuous one
   • The report, stark and uncompromising, marks a step change in Europe's own role in pushing for international action to combat climate change, as it will be used in a bid to commit the EU to ambitious new targets for cutting emissions of greenhouse gases. - The Independent, 10/01/07

[edit] Usage notes

Originally used in the power supply industry, this now seems to be used instead of quantum leap.

[edit] Translations

Finnish: askelmuutos fi(fi)

[edit] See also

• paradigm shift
• quantum leap