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noun
A mapping of a mathematical group to the permutations of an object that is compatible with the group operation.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: group-theory, mathematics, sciences
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noun
A situation in which a large number of agents take action simultaneously in order to achieve a common goal; their actions are usually coordinated.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: human-sciences, sciences, social-science, sociology
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noun
action taken by a group of people
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: event, act, deed, human action, human activity
Narrower terms: vote, procession, military action, action, conflict, struggle, battle, revolution, social activity, communalism, confederation, alliance, decolonization, decolonisation, disbandment, disestablishment, transaction, dealing, dealings, stampede, social control, coup d'etat, coup, putsch, takeover, internationalization, internationalisation, nationalization, nationalisation, exchange, interchange, rally, submission, compliance, competition, contention, rivalry, resistance, nonresistance, due process, due process of law, legalization, legalisation, legitimation, separation, integration, integrating, desegregation, cooperation, brainstorming, assembly, assemblage, gathering, attendance, attending, nonattendance, return, paying back, getting even, democratization, democratisation, engagement, participation, involvement, involution, non-engagement, nonparticipation, non-involvement, ethnic cleansing, socialization, socialisation, Restoration
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