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The ZFITTER project is aimed at the computation of high-precision theoretical predictions for various observables in high-energy electron-positron annihilation and other processes. The stages of the project development are described. Accent is made on applications to the analysis of LEP data. The present status of the project and perspectives are given as well.

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Akhundov, A., Arbuzov, A.B., Riemann, S. et al. The ZFITTER project. Phys. Part. Nuclei 45, 529–549 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1134/S1063779614030022

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