minr

minR is a term that appears in multiple technical domains, but it does not have a single universal definition. In practice, minR is typically used as an abbreviation or variable name related to a radius, a residual, or another quantity labeled R, with the context determining its exact meaning. Because it is not standardized, the interpretation of minR must be inferred from the surrounding material, such as equations, function signatures, or methodological descriptions.

In statistics and data analysis, minR can denote the minimum residual or a criterion based on minimizing residual error when fitting a model. It may be used as part of a model selection rule or in robust regression settings where the objective is to minimize discrepancies between observed and predicted values.

In geometry and computational geometry, minR commonly appears in discussions of radius-based problems. For example, the smallest enclosing circle (or smallest enclosing ball) problem seeks the minimum radius R of a circle that contains a given set of points; here minR may be used as a shorthand for that optimal radius in algorithms or analyses.

In programming and software documentation, minR may occur as a function name, parameter, or variable related to radius calculations, distances, or other minimization criteria. The precise behavior depends on the API or codebase in question.

Because of its generic nature, readers should consult the specific source to understand what minR stands for in that context. See also smallest enclosing circle, residual, radius, and optimization.