Definition:Canonical Form

Definition

A canonical form of a mathematical object is a standard way of presenting that object as a mathematical expression.

Also known as

A canonical form is also known as a normal form, or standard form.

Also see

• Definition:Canonical Form of Rational Number
• Definition:Canonical Form of Quadratic Equation
• Definition:Canonical Form of Matrix
• Definition:Continued Fraction in Canonical Form

• Definition:Standard Form of Number, also known as Definition:Scientific Notation

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Sources

• 2008: David Nelson: The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics (4th ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): canonical