cardinality
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/ˌkɑdə'nælətɪ/
🇬🇧
/kɑ:dɪ'nælɪtɪ/
noun
B2
The number of items in a group.
The cardinality of the set of planets in our solar system is eight.
C1
A main feature that makes something different from others.
The cardinality of the idea is its originality, which sets it apart from similar concepts.
B2
In databases, the count of columns in a table.
The cardinality of this database table is high, with numerous fields for data entry.
translation
The number of items in a group.; A main feature that makes something different from others.; In databases, the count of columns in a table.