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graph (Definition)

The graph of a function $f:X\rightarrow Y$ is the subset of $X\times Y$ given by $\{(x,f(x)) : x\in X\}$



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See Also: closed graph theorem

Other names:  function graph
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This is version 9 of graph, born on 2002-12-09, modified 2005-03-07.
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AMS MSC: 03E20 (Mathematical logic and foundations :: Set theory :: Other classical set theory )
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Ambiguity with Graph Theory by Cartan on 2005-06-08 08:03:29
I suggest that the noun graph should be defined as set of vertices and edges as in graph theory and that this entry should include function in the title. Maybe this should be called 'graph of a function'.
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