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coarser
[ kawr-ser, kohr- ]
/ ˈkɔr sər, ˈkoʊr- /
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adjective Mathematics.
of or relating to a topology on a topological space whose open sets are included among the open sets of a second specified topology on the space.
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How to use coarser in a sentence
Coarser iterations need to be boiled and simmered like rice, and the coarser the grind, the chewier the texture.
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