First Known Use: 1949
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Monte Carlo
adjective Mon·te Car·lo \ˌmän-tē-ˈkär-(ˌ)lō\
Definition of MONTE CARLO
: of, relating to, or involving the use of random sampling techniques and often the use of computer simulation to obtain approximate solutions to mathematical or physical problems especially in terms of a range of values each of which has a calculated probability of being the solution <Monte Carlo calculations>
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Origin of MONTE CARLO
Monte Carlo, Monaco, famous for its gambling casino
Monte Carlo
geographical name Mon·te Car·lo \ˌmän-tē-ˈkär-(ˌ)lō, ˌmȯn-tā-\
Definition of MONTE CARLO
commune Monaco pop 15,507
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