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symmetry

[sim-i-tree] / ˈsɪm ɪ tri /


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In the mathematical study of symmetry, or group theory, one such number—important in string theory—is fittingly named “the monster group”: 808,017,424,794,512,875,886,459,904,961,710,757,005,754,368,000,000,000.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

The symmetry of all three reaching new peaks over the past six months, however, can’t go unnoticed in a market that has ridden the AI investment wave to historic heights over the past six weeks.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Speeches: One possibility is for Chair Jerome Powell and other Fed members to adopt more symmetry when they talk about the rate outlook.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

There is also a bit of symmetry about Tuesday's first-ever meeting between these two sides.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Its essence lies in the principle of symmetry: the same sorts of explanation must, according to this principle, be given for all types of knowledge claims, whether they are successful or not.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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