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The | The '''ceiling function,''' also known as the least integer function, gives the least integer greater than or equal to its argument. The ceiling of <math>x</math> is usually denoted by <math>\lceil x \rceil</math>. | ||
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Revision as of 11:26, 29 June 2006
The ceiling function, also known as the least integer function, gives the least integer greater than or equal to its argument. The ceiling of 
is usually denoted by 
.
For an example:
= 5
= -2
