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= Element distinctness problem
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The Element Distinctness problem is a fundamental problem in computer science and algorithms, particularly in the area of data structures and complexity theory. The problem can be succinctly described as follows: **Problem Statement:** Given a set of \\( n \\) elements, determine if all the elements are distinct or if there are any duplicates in the set.