ogive

Definition

The curve of a cumulative distribution function.

Etymology

From late Middle English ogif, egeve, egeove, from Old French ogive, œgive, augive. Doublet of ogee.

Example Sentences

• "However, Ordnance tests revealed that the existing metal ogive (nose cone) tended to telescope on impact, cushioning the impact shock, and resulting in the failure of the impact fuze. In addition, the ogive tended to shear off from the rest of the body at impact angles of 20 degrees or more, […]"
• "Nose: The forward end of a warhead. May have a fuze-well, be solid, or be defined by the shape of the ogive. Ogive: Is aft of the nose, and forward of the bourrelet. May house a fuze adapter with a shape consistent with the contour of the ogive."

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