Center (algebra)
= Center (algebra)
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In algebra, particularly in the context of group theory and ring theory, the term "center" refers to a specific subset of a mathematical structure that has particular properties. 1. **Center of a Group**: For a group \\( G \\), the center of \\( G \\), denoted as \\( Z(G) \\), is defined as the set of elements in \\( G \\) that commute with every other element of \\( G \\).