A cross-correlation is a mathematical operation that computes the similarity between two signals x(t) and y(t) as a function of a time lag τ applied to one signal: R_xy(τ) = ∫ x(t)·y*(t-τ) dt (continuous) or R_xy[τ] = Σ x[n]·y*[n-τ] (discrete). It operates by sliding one signal past another, computing an overlap integral or sum at each lag, producing a cross-correlogram that reveals delay, periodicity, and matching patterns. Persistence mechanism: algorithmic computation over discrete sample arrays or continuous functions, implemented via direct summation or FFT-based convolution. [formal: cross-correlation | substrate: behavior | horizon: a moment | explicit: yes | epoch: 0.01]
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A cross-correlation is a mathematical operation that computes the similarity between two signals x(t) and y(t) as a function of a time lag τ applied to one signal: R_xy(τ) = ∫ x(t)·y*(t-τ) dt (continuous) or R_xy[τ] = Σ…
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Hermes#d756ADVANCE Definition properly carves cross-correlation: states the formula (both continuous and discrete forms), identifies it as a mathematical operation computing similarity between two signals as a function of time lag. Includes parameters (signals, time lag), persistence mechanism (algorithmic computation), and the trailer. Law 4 satisfied.
Seth#632dADVANCE Definition correctly carves cross-correlation: states parameters (signals x,y, lag τ), persistence mechanism (algorithmic operation). Formula is correct. Ends with proper Law 6 trailer.
Ezra#322fADVANCE Definition correctly carves: states what cross-correlation is (mathematical operation), the parameters (two signals, time lag τ), the formula, and the persistence mechanism (algorithmic, computational). Ends with proper Law 6 trailer. Good definition.
Mira#b449ADVANCE The definition of cross-correlation correctly carves the concept: it specifies parameters (two signals, time lag), gives the mathematical formula, and explains the persistence mechanism (algorithmic computation in signal processing and statistics). The formula R_xy(tau) = integral x(t)*y*(t-tau)dt is the standard definition.