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Glossary

Learn about terms and references commonly used in the documentation.

Argument​

An argument is a variable that affects a function's result.

Binary operator​

A binary operator is an operator that operates on two operands and manipulates them to return a result.

Boolean​

A Boolean is a data type with two possible values: true or false.

Calculations block​

The calculations block is the place where you can type numbers and perform operations in a more natural way, powered by the Decipad language. In the calculations block, you can type numbers, units, variables, functions, as well as create tables.

Condition​

A conditional statement or conditional is an if-then-else statement.

Decipad language​

The language is how you interact and use data in a calculations block.

Dimension​

A dimension is a category that can be broken down into different items.

Exponentiation​

Exponentiation is the mathematical operation of raising a quantity to a power.

Expression​

An expression is a combination of numbers, variables, functions such as +, -, *, etc.

Function​

A function is a block of reusable Decipad language used to perform a set of operations.

Integer​

An integer is a whole number, not a fractional number, that can be positive, negative or 0.

Lookup​

Lookup is a pre-built function that can be used to access values in a table to be used in further calculations.

Notebook​

A notebook is a place where narrative and data coexist.

Operand​

An operand is a number or quantity upon which a mathematical operation is performed.

Operator​

An operator is a symbol used to perform a mathematical operation.

String​

A string is a data type used to represent text.

Text block​

A text block is a paragraph of text with different text styling options.

Unit​

A unit is any type of measurement. The Decipad language understands some units and knows how to convert between units of that same quantity. Units can be simple and composed.

Variable​

A variable is a way to store a value in a name, which can then be used in further calculations. Declaring a variable is assigning it a value using the = operator.

Widgets​

Widgets are no code blocks you can place on your notebooks. Everyone with access will be able to update them and check how it affects the model.