Mathematics A-Level
Universal set
What Universal set means in Mathematics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Universal set
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The set denoted by ξ, which must always be defined before complements are used.
Topics that use Universal set
- OT1: Mathematical argument, language and proof (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Complement
- Domain
- Function
- Function and algebraic language
- Graphical representation
- Intersection
- Mathematical communication
- Notation and syntax
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