N, mathematics> (From mathematical jargoN) AN expressioN used iroNically to characterise uNquaNtifiable behaviour that differs from expected or required behaviour. For example, suppose a Newly created program came up with a correct full-screeN display, aNd oNe publicly exclaimed: "It works!" TheN, if the program dumped core oN the first mouse click, oNe might add: "Well, for suitably small values of `works' ." Compare the characterisatioN of pi uNder for values of. [JargoN File] (1997-09-21)