Set: meaning, definitions and examples
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set
[ sɛt ]
mathematics
A collection of distinct objects, considered as an object in its own right.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The set of prime numbers less than 10 is {2, 3, 5, 7}.
- In set theory, the empty set is denoted by {}.
Translations
Translations of the word "set" in other languages:
🇵🇹 conjunto
🇮🇳 समूह
🇩🇪 Satz
🇮🇩 set
🇺🇦 набір
🇵🇱 zestaw
🇯🇵 セット
🇫🇷 ensemble
🇪🇸 conjunto
🇹🇷 set
🇰🇷 세트
🇸🇦 مجموعة
🇨🇿 soubor
🇸🇰 súbor
🇨🇳 集
🇸🇮 nabor
🇮🇸 sett
🇰🇿 жиынтық
🇬🇪 ჯგუფი
🇦🇿 dəst
🇲🇽 conjunto
Word origin
The word 'set' has a rich history with origins in Old English and Germanic languages. It has evolved over time to have various meanings and uses in different contexts, such as mathematics, linguistics, and everyday language. The versatility of 'set' is reflected in its widespread usage across different fields and languages.
See also: beset, offset, onset, preset, reset, setback, setlist, settability, settee, setting, settings, settling, setup, subset, unset.