An A priori estimate is a prediction or evaluation made before conducting an experiment, analysis, or observation, often based on theoretical reasoning, previous experience, or mathematical models. It serves as a benchmark to assess the results of the actual study or experiment. In mathematical analysis, particularly in the context of partial differential equations and functional analysis, A priori estimates refer to bounds on the solutions or properties of solutions that are derived without directly analyzing the specific solution.
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