to dualize
To change a structure in math into a related one that swaps parts to study it differently
- verb
- /ˈdjuːəˌlaɪz/
- Specialized
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dualizar
- So one can also dualize realized N form.
Examples
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In advanced mathematics, one often needs to dualize a vector space to explore its properties.
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Mathematicians frequently dualize linear programs to gain insight into their solutions.
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To better understand the relationships between categories, we can dualize the existing structures.
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Etymology
Dualize comes from dual, which goes back to Latin duo meaning 'two'. In mathematics, to dualize is to make the 'other' or paired version of a structure so you can study the same idea from a different side.