Index for Probability and Statistics. Terminology relating to probability and statistics as typically encountered in the Algebra I to Calculus sequence. Currently there is little probability or statistics material beyond this. Addition Rule.
Gist vs. jist. A gist is the main part of something, usually used with a direct object. It can also be the ground for legal action. Gist comes from the French word gist. Often misspelled as jist. Jist is the common phonetic spelling of a United States Southernerâs way of saying âjustâ.
Definition of zest. 1  1 : a piece of the peel of a citrus fruit (such as an orange or lemon) used as flavoring. 2  2 : an enjoyably exciting quality : piquancy adds zest to the performance. 3  3 : keen enjoyment : relish, gusto has a zest for living.