axiom of choice

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noun Mathematics.

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.

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Also called Zermelo's axiom; especially British, multiplicative axiom.

Words nearby axiom of choice

axio-, axiological ethics, axiology, axiom, axiomatic, axiom of choice, axiom of countability, axion, axioplasm, axioversion, axipetal

How to use axiom of choice in a sentence

The choice between freedom and fear is not difficult when seen with perspective.
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The Dallas Cowboys sell out their state-of-the art football stadium.
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Serve with the warm sauce and your choice of ice cream, whipped cream, or yogurt.
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Removing choice is bullying and seems a horrid basis on which to anchor your relationship.
Public Marriage Proposals Must Die|Tauriq Moosa|December 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST

When Hitler became chancellor on Jan. 30, 1933, Hildebrand was confronted with a choice: Would he remain in Nazi Germany?
The Catholic Philosopher Who Took on Hitler|John Henry Crosby|December 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
With some difficulty Jos explained his mother's disclaimer of the title of Senora, and the choice of names she offered to Ramona.
Ramona|Helen Hunt Jackson
Then Mr. Blackbird selected a good many choice tidbits here and there, which he bolted with gusto.
The Tale of Grandfather Mole|Arthur Scott Bailey
You never know when you are going to stumble upon a jewel in the most out-of-the-way corner.
Music-Study in Germany|Amy Fay
Pedantic, unimaginative and presumptuous, Theobald was the logical choice for a Dunce King in 1728.
A Letter from Mr. Cibber to Mr. Pope|Colley Cibber
But Lessard's a overbearin' son-of-a-gun all round, and he's always breakin' out in a new place.
Raw Gold|Bertrand W. Sinclair