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Definition of

time series

Statistics

collection of data at intervals a series of measurements collected at uniformly spaced intervals of time, sometimes over a period of several years, used to assess long-term trends and seasonal fluctuations

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Definitions of ’time series’ and meaning of ’time series’ are from the book publication, QFINANCE – The Ultimate Resource, © 2009 Bloomsbury Information Ltd. Find definitions for ’time series’ and other financial terms with our online QFINANCE Financial Dictionary.

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