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A time derivative is a derivative of a function with respect to time, usually interpreted as the rate of change of the value of the function. The variable denoting time is usually written as .

Notation

A variety of notations are used to denote the time derivative. In addition to the normal (Leibniz's) notation,

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A very common short-hand notation used, especially in physics, is the 'over-dot'.

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