σ-algebra

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A collection of subsets of a given set, such that the empty set is part of this collection, the collection is closed under complements (with respect to the given set) and the collection is closed under countable unions.

Pronunciation

/ˈsɪɡ.mə ˈæl.dʒɪ.bɹə/

Word forms

σ-algebra σ-algebras sigma-algebra

Synonyms

σ-field

Related words

σ-ring
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