What variable should i use to represent a small value?

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I am writing a computer code. I need to name a variable that represents a small offset. Typically, I'd use epsilon or delta for those variable names, but those variables are already currently used for other things in the code.

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What are some other Greek (or other) variables that are typically used to represent 'small' values in mathematics?

asked Aug 04 '21 at 16:28

irritable_phd_syndrome

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Why not epsilon$1$, epsilon$2$, and so on? In any case, this really isn't a math problem. – lulu Aug 04 '21 at 16:29
iota, smallNumber, ... – David G. Stork Aug 04 '21 at 16:36
epsilon1, epsilon2, etc is not appropriate because epsilon is being used as a threshold from a paper. Using epsilon for a threshold and epsilon1 for a small offset would be confusing and non-intuitive – irritable_phd_syndrome Aug 04 '21 at 16:43
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Use capital delta if you have used small one or vice-versa – Lalit Tolani Aug 04 '21 at 16:55
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How about calling your variable small_offset then? – Hans Lundmark Aug 04 '21 at 19:14

What variable should i use to represent a small value?

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