axiom of choice

noun

Mathematics.

1. the axiom of set theory that given any collection of disjoint sets, a set can be so constructed that it contains one element from each of the given sets.

Example Sentences

Dr. Kimber talked about the relationship between her favorite theorems and the axiom of choice.

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One important conjecture in Dr. Kimber’s field is that the Hahn embedding theorem is equivalent to the axiom of choice, making it one of many, many equivalent statements.

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