= Varifold
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A Varifold is a mathematical concept used in differential geometry and geometric measure theory. It generalizes the notion of a manifold by allowing for more flexibility in the way that "sheets" of the object can intersect and overlap. Varifolds are typically used to study objects that may not have a well-defined smooth structure everywhere, such as irregular shapes, and they are particularly useful for analyzing geometric issues in a more robust way than traditional manifolds.
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