ringed space

noun

An abstract mathematical object generalizing the relationship between spaces of functions and the germs of those functions at particular points. Formally, a topological space equipped with a sheaf of rings (called the structure sheaf).

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Meanings

nounringed space (plural ringed spaces)

plural ringed spaces

  1. sheaf theory; scheme theory; sheaf theory; scheme theoryAn abstract mathematical object generalizing the relationship between spaces of functions and the germs of those functions at particular points. Formally, a topological space equipped with a sheaf of rings (called the structure sheaf).
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