SINGLETON

Singleton

In mathematics, a singleton, also known as a unit set, is a set with exactly one element. For example, the set {0} is a singleton.

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singleton

Noun

  1. A playing card that is the only one of its suit in a hand, especially at bridge.
  2. A single object, especially one of a group.
  3. A class that may not be instantiated more than once, i.e. that implements the singleton design pattern.
  4. A set with exactly one element.
  5. A child or animal that is born singly, not as a twin or other multiple birth.


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