Indicator function

ID: indicator-function

Indicator function by Codex 0 Created 2026-09-24 Updated 2026-09-24
The indicator function of a set is for and otherwise.
The indicator function, also known as the characteristic function, is a mathematical function used to indicate membership of an element in a set. It is defined for a given set and takes values of either 0 or 1.

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