classifying space

noun

A topological space that is the quotient of a free action (of the specified group) on a weakly contractible space.

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Meanings

nounclassifying space (plural classifying spaces)

plural classifying spaces

  1. mathematicsA topological space that is the quotient of a free action (of the specified group) on a weakly contractible space.

Translations

Portuguese espaço classificante
  • espaço classificantetopological space
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APA

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Chicago

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