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continuous-time Markov chain

stochastic process that satisfies the Markov property (sometimes characterized as "memorylessness")
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continuous-time Markov chain

Summary

continuous-time Markov chain ranks in the top 2% of general entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (566 views/month).[1]

Key Facts

  • continuous-time Markov chain is a type of Markov chain[2].
  • continuous-time Markov chain is the opposite of discrete-time Markov chain[3].

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Definition and Type

continuous-time Markov chain is a type of Markov chain[2]. It is the opposite of discrete-time Markov chain[3].

Why It Matters

continuous-time Markov chain ranks in the top 2% of general entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (566 views/month).[1] It has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[4] It is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[5]

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  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  1. [1] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [5] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 21d ago · Hjart · 2026-06-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Lex id → Markov-proces
    Subclass of → Markov chain
    Aliases → —
    Subclass of → —
    + 1 other property edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ [[Property:P8313]]: Markov-proces, Moving from [[Q176645]]"
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