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metric space

noun

Definition of metric space 

: a mathematical set for which a metric is defined for any pair of elements

First Known Use of metric space

1919, in the meaning defined above

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Dictionary Entries near metric space

metricist

metricity

metricize

metric space

metric system

metric ton

Metridium

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The first known use of metric space was in 1919

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