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permutation

UK
/ˌpɜːmjʊˈteɪʃən/
US
/ˌpɜrːmjuˈteɪʃən/

Translations

permutationnoun
permutations
pl
UK
/ˌpɜːmjʊˈteɪʃən/
US
/ˌpɜrːmjuˈteɪʃən/
The permutation of the elements resulted in a new sequence.
Перестановка элементов привела к новой последовательности.
Additional translations
перемещение
комбинация
Synonyms
combination
configuration
sequence
ordering
variation
arrangement
permutationadjective
more permutation
Comp.
most permutation
Super.
UK
/ˌpɜː.mjuˈteɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌpɝː.mjuˈteɪ.ʃən/
Used attributively, e.g., “permutation group”, “permutation algorithm”.

Definitions

permutationnoun
An arrangement of a set of objects in a particular order.
The permutation of the numbers 1, 2, and 3 can be 1-2-3, 1-3-2, 2-1-3, 2-3-1, 3-1-2, or 3-2-1.
A complete change or transformation in the order or arrangement of something.
The new seating permutation in the classroom allowed students to interact with different peers.
(Mathematics) A bijective function from a set onto itself that rearranges its elements.
The permutation (1 2 3) maps 1→2, 2→3 and 3→1.
permutationadjective
Relating to or involving permutations.
Permutation algorithms are fundamental in modern cryptography.
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