group action

noun — 2 senses

group action

noun
1

Group theory, Mathematics, Sciences A mapping of a mathematical group to the permutations of an object that is compatible with the group operation.

2

Human sciences, Sciences, Social science, Sociology A situation in which a large number of agents take action simultaneously in order to achieve a common goal; their actions are usually coordinated.

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