fuzzyrelation

noun

UK /ˈfʌzi rɪˌleɪʃən/

US /ˈfʌzi rɪˌleɪʃən/

A fuzzy relation is a way of showing how strongly two things are connected, using numbers between zero and one.

The fuzzy relation between the two colors showed they were a little bit alike.

SYNONYMS

soft relation graded relation approximate relation partial relation

RELATED WORDS

fuzzy set fuzzy logic membership similarity relation

OTHER MEANINGS

2. In mathematics, a fuzzy relation is a fuzzy subset of a Cartesian product that assigns each pair a degree of membership.

The fuzzy relation was defined on the product of the two sets.

3. In computing, a fuzzy relation can describe imprecise links between data items in a database.

The search engine used a fuzzy relation to match similar names.

4. A loose or unclear connection between two ideas or events.

There was only a fuzzy relation between his excuse and what actually happened.