monte
monte — noun
1. A problem-solving technique that uses repeated random sampling to estimate the o
A problem-solving technique that uses repeated random sampling to estimate the outcome of complex systems where exact calculation is difficult. It is widely used in scientific computing, engineering, physics, and financial forecasting. The name comes from the Monte Carlo district in Monaco, known for its casino, because the method relies on randomness, like gambling.
Dahlia used a Monte Carlo simulation to forecast the company's quarterly sales figures.
Monte Carlo simulation + business forecasting context
The engineering team used Monte Carlo algorithms to model wind loads on a new bridge.
Christopher showed that the Monte Carlo method works well for predicting earthquake aftershock sequences.
Bao wrote a monte-style simulation in Python to model a virus spreading through a city.
- Monte Carlo simulation
the most common full name for this computational technique
- random sampling method
broader category; Monte Carlo is one type of random sampling technique
- stochastic simulation
more technical; emphasises the random (probabilistic) nature of the approach
文法句型
Monte Carlo + noun (simulation / method / algorithm)
monte-style + noun
用法筆記
In modern academic and professional writing, the full name 'Monte Carlo method' or 'Monte Carlo simulation' is far more common than 'monte' alone. Using just 'monte' as a shorthand is mostly found in informal technical conversation.
常見錯誤
2. A betting card game that originated in Spain. The dealer places several cards fa
A betting card game that originated in Spain. The dealer places several cards face up on the table, and players wager that the rank of their chosen card will show up again before any other face-up card's rank does, as the remaining deck is turned over one card at a time.
Felipe learned to play monte from his grandfather, who was raised in rural Spain.
play monte = fixed phrase for the card game
The dealer laid four cards out and invited guests to a game of monte.
Selim lost a small fortune playing monte before he noticed that the deck was marked.
A Spanish monte player picks a card and wins if its rank is dealt first.
- Spanish monte
the full name of the traditional card game, emphasizing its regional origin
文法句型
play + monte
game of + monte
用法筆記
Be careful not to confuse the card game 'monte' with 'three-card monte' (see idiom below). Traditional casino monte is a fair game of chance, while three-card monte is a street confidence trick that relies on sleight of hand.