CANONICALFORM

Canonical form

In mathematics and computer science, a canonical, normal, or standard form of a mathematical object is a standard way of presenting that object as a mathematical expression. The distinction between "canonical" and "normal" forms varies by subfield. In most fields, a canonical form specifies a unique representation for every object, while a normal form simply specifies its form, without the requirement of uniqueness.

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canonical form

Noun

  1. A standard or normal presentation of a mathematical entity
  2. Any of a set of representations of the resonance structure of a molecule each of which contributes to the real structure; a contributing structure
  3. dictionary form. a basic form of a word used as a dictionary entry.


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