Definition:Enumeration Theory

Definition

Enumeration theory is the branch of mathematics which investigates methods used to count or estimate the number of objects of a given type.

Examples

Isomers

Enumeration theory can be used in the context of chemistry to count the number of different possible isomers of a given molecule.

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Sources

• 1998: David Nelson: The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics (2nd ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): enumeration theory
• 2008: David Nelson: The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics (4th ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): enumeration theory