Entropy — synonyms, definition

1. entropy (Noun)

4 synonyms
information randomness s selective information
2 definitions

entropy (Noun) — (communication theory) a numerical measure of the uncertainty of an outcome.

entropy (Noun) — (thermodynamics) a thermodynamic quantity representing the amount of energy in a system that is no longer available for doing mechanical work. ex. "entropy increases as matter and energy in the universe degrade to an ultimate state of inert uniformity"

2 types of
information measure physical property
1 type
conformational entropy