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    tan
    /tan/

    noun

    • 1. a yellowish-brown colour: "the overall colour scheme of tan and cream"
    • 2. a brown or darkened shade of skin developed after exposure to the sun: "Jenna managed to get an even golden tan" Similar become suntannedtake a suntan/tanbrowngo/become brown

    verb

    • 1. (of a person or their skin) become brown or darkened after exposure to the sun: "you'll tan very quickly in the pure air" Similar become suntannedtake a suntan/tanbrowngo/become brown
    • 2. convert (animal skin) into leather by soaking in a liquid containing tannic acid, or by the use of other chemicals.

    adjective

    • 1. of a yellowish-brown colour: "a tan baseball cap with orange piping"
    • 2. (of a person) having brown or darkened skin after exposure to the sun: North American "she looks tall, tan, and healthy"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTAN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of tan as a noun, adjective and verb in English. Find out how to use tan to describe skin colour, leather, or a mathematical concept.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › tanTan Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the various meanings and uses of the word tan as a verb, adjective, noun, and abbreviation. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of tan.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › tanTAN Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Tan definition: to convert (a hide) into leather, especially by soaking or steeping in a bath prepared fromtanbark or synthetically.. See examples of TAN used in a sentence.

  5. www.math.net › tangentTangent - Math.net

    • Tangent Definitions
    • Values of The Tangent Function
    • Properties of The Tangent Function
    • Graph of The Tangent Function

    There are two main ways in which trigonometric functions are typically discussed: in terms of right triangles and in terms of the unit circle. The right-angled triangle definition of trigonometric functions is most often how they are introduced, followed by their definitions in terms of the unit circle.

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    There are many methods that can be used to determine the value for tangent such as referencing a table of tangents, using a calculator, and approximating using the Taylor Seriesof tangent. In most practical cases, it is not necessary to compute a tangent value by hand, and a table, calculator, or some other reference will be provided.

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    Below are a number of properties of the tangent function that may be helpful to know when working with trigonometric functions.

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    The graph of tangent is periodic, meaning that it repeats itself indefinitely. Unlike sine and cosine however, tangent has asymptotes separating each of its periods. The domain of the tangent function is all real numbers except whenever cos⁡(θ)=0, where the tangent function is undefined. This occurs whenever . This can be written as θ∈R, . Below is...

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  6. www.mathsisfun.com › sine-cosine-tangentSine, Cosine, Tangent - Math is Fun

    Learn how to calculate sine, cosine and tangent of any angle using a right triangle. See examples, graphs, animations and exercises on these trigonometric functions.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTAN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and usage of the word 'tan' in different contexts. Find out the synonyms, antonyms, idioms, and related words of 'tan' in British and American English.

  8. www.cuemath.com › trigonometry › tangent-functionTangent Function - Formula, Properties, FAQs | Tan Graph | Tan x...

    Learn what is the tangent function in trigonometry, how to calculate it using ratios or identities, and how to plot its graph. Find the domain, range, period, and properties of the tangent function with examples and FAQs.