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fuzzy set

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noun

Mathematics.
  1. a generalization of a classical set with the property that each member of a population of objects has associated with it a number, usually from 0 to 1, that indicates the degree to which the object belongs to the set.


Etymology

Origin of fuzzy set

First recorded in 1960–65

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Going deeper, 03E is set theory and 03E72 is fuzzy set theory.

From Nature Feb. 6, 2018

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