Order (mathematics)
= Order (mathematics)
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In mathematics, the term **order** can refer to several different concepts depending on the context. Here are a few key interpretations: 1. **Order of an Element**: In group theory, the order of an element \\( g \\) in a finite group is the smallest positive integer \\( n \\) such that \\( g^n = e \\), where \\( e \\) is the identity element of the group.