What is another word for dot product?
Pronunciation: [dˈɒt pɹˈɒdʌkt] (IPA) 
The dot product is a mathematical concept that calculates the product of two vectors. It is commonly referred to as the scalar product or inner product. The term "dot product" is derived from the notation used to denote the operation; a dot (·) is placed between the two vectors being multiplied.
While the term "dot product" is the most commonly used term, there are other synonyms that can also be used. These include the scalar product, inner product, and projection product. The scalar product and inner product are the most frequently used synonyms for the dot product. However, the projection product can also be used to refer to the dot product in the context of vector projection.
