"semimeasure" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: semimeasures [plural]
Etymology: From semi- + measure. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|semi|measure}} semi- + measure Head templates: {{en-noun}} semimeasure (plural semimeasures)
  1. (mathematics) A function that assigns a non-negative number to each element of a set that is subadditive. Categories (topical): Mathematics

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