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  • 71Proper forcing axiom — In the mathematical field of set theory, the proper forcing axiom ( PFA ) is a significant strengthening of Martin s axiom, where forcings with the countable chain condition (ccc) are replaced by proper forcings. Statement A forcing or partially… …

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  • 72Proper equilibrium — Infobox equilibrium name=Proper equilibrium subsetof=Trembling hand perfect equilibrium discoverer=Roger B. MyersonProper equilibrium is a refinement of Nash Equilibrium due to Roger B. Myerson. Proper equilibrium further refines Reinhard Selten… …

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  • 73Proper map — In mathematics, a continuous function between topological spaces is called proper if inverse images of compact subsets are compact. In algebraic geometry, the analogous concept is called a proper morphism. Definition A function f : X rarr; Y… …

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  • 74proper — properly, adv. properness, n. /prop euhr/, adj. 1. adapted or appropriate to the purpose or circumstances; fit; suitable: the proper time to plant strawberries. 2. conforming to established standards of behavior or manners; correct or decorous: a …

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  • 75proper — [[t]prɒ̱pə(r)[/t]] ♦♦♦ 1) ADJ: ADJ n You use proper to describe things that you consider to be real and satisfactory rather than inadequate in some way. Two out of five people lack a proper job... I always cook a proper evening meal. 2) ADJ: ADJ… …

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  • 76proper — /ˈprɒpə / (say propuh) adjective 1. adapted or appropriate to the purpose or circumstances; fit; suitable: the proper time to plant. 2. conforming to established standards of behaviour or manners; correct or decorous. 3. fitting; right. 4.… …

  • 77Proper name — A proper name [is] a word that answers the purpose of showing what thing it is that we are talking about writes John Stuart Mill in A System of Logic (1. ii. 5.), but not of telling anything about it . The problem of defining proper names, and of …

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  • 78Proper length — In relativistic physics, proper length is an invariant quantity which is the rod distance between spacelike events in a frame of reference in which the events are simultaneous. (Unlike classical mechanics, simultaneity is relative in relativity.… …

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  • 79proper — 01. Make sure you wear the [proper] clothing when you go for your job interview. 02. If you don t follow the instructions, you can t expect the machine to work [properly]. 03. You need to wear [proper] clothing while skiing; otherwise, you ll be… …

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  • 80proper — adj. VERBS ▪ be, seem ▪ It seemed proper to pay tribute to her in this way. ▪ consider sth, deem sth, think sth ▪ It was not considered proper for young …

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