Definition of
Subscript
A small letter or number placed slightly lower than the normal text.
Examples:
• the number 1 here: A1 (pronounced "A sub 1" or just "A 1")
• the letter m here: xm (pronounced "x sub m" or just "x m")
Often used when we have a list of values.
Example: Average = (x1 + x2 + x3 + ... + xn)/n
(Which means to add all x values, from 1 to n, then divide by n)
Note: when the letter is up high it is a "superscript".
Examples:
• the number 1 here: A1 (pronounced "A sub 1" or just "A 1")
• the letter m here: xm (pronounced "x sub m" or just "x m")
Often used when we have a list of values.
Example: Average = (x1 + x2 + x3 + ... + xn)/n
(Which means to add all x values, from 1 to n, then divide by n)
Note: when the letter is up high it is a "superscript".
See: Superscript
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