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Actual problem is that writing "TFR" or "Total Fertility Rate" takes a constant time (independent from the number of readers) while everyone looking it up is fu
by _Microft 7y ago
Actual problem is that writing "TFR" or "Total Fertility Rate" takes a constant time (independent from the number of readers) while everyone looking it up is function of the number of readers.
Your parent comment is right in pointing out that it is not a familiar abbreviation.
- oh_sigh 7y agoI suspect people use obscure acronyms like this as a signal that they're familiar with the problem domain and that you should listen to them.