shoelace formula en · PROPN
Etymology
So called because the constant cross-multiplying for the coordinates making up the polygon is analogous to the threading of shoelaces.
Meanings
- An algorithm to determine the area of a simple polygon whose vertices are described by their Cartesian coordinates in the plane.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| the shoelace formula | canonical | lexicographic |