Symbol in context

$c_{\text{probe}}$

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Meanings in context

Article-grounded definition

the near-free cost of the first pass and $c_{\text{exchange}}$ the much larger cost of the second.

c_{\text{probe}}

the near-free cost of the first pass and $c_{\text{exchange}}$ the much larger cost of the second.

\bar{c} = c_{\text{probe}} + p_{\text{esc}} \cdot c_{\text{exchange}}.

This equation states an equality: the expressions on both sides have the same value under the article’s assumptions.

c_{\text{probe}}

This mathematical expression combines the displayed quantities; its precise role follows from the surrounding article text.