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Mathematics

Proper map In mathematics, a function (mathematics), function between topological spaces is called proper if inverse images of compact space, compact subsets are compact. In algebraic geometry, the analogous concept is called a proper morphism. Definition ...

, in topology, a property of continuous function between topological spaces, if inverse images of compact subsets are compact *

Proper morphism In algebraic geometry, a proper morphism between schemes is an analog of a proper map between complex analytic spaces. Some authors call a proper variety over a field k a complete variety. For example, every projective variety over a field k ...

, in algebraic geometry, an analogue of a proper map for algebraic varieties *

Proper transfer function In control theory, a proper transfer function is a transfer function in which the degree of the numerator does not exceed the degree of the denominator. A strictly proper transfer function is a transfer function where the degree of the numerator is ...

, a transfer function in control theory in which the degree of the numerator does not exceed the degree of the denominator *

Proper equilibrium Proper equilibrium is a refinement of Nash Equilibrium by Roger B. Myerson. Proper equilibrium further refines Reinhard Selten's notion of a trembling hand perfect equilibrium by assuming that more costly trembles are made with significantly ...

, in game theory, a refinement of the Nash equilibrium *

Proper subset In mathematics, a set ''A'' is a subset of a set ''B'' if all elements of ''A'' are also elements of ''B''; ''B'' is then a superset of ''A''. It is possible for ''A'' and ''B'' to be equal; if they are unequal, then ''A'' is a proper subset ...

Proper space This is a glossary of some terms used in Riemannian geometry and metric geometry — it doesn't cover the terminology of differential topology. The following articles may also be useful; they either contain specialised vocabulary or provid ...

Proper class Proper may refer to: Mathematics * Proper map, in topology, a property of continuous function between topological spaces, if inverse images of compact subsets are compact * Proper morphism, in algebraic geometry, an analogue of a proper map f ...

* Proper complex random variable

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Proper (liturgy) The proper (Latin: ''proprium'') is a part of the Christian liturgy that varies according to the date, either representing an observance within the liturgical year, or of a particular saint or significant event. The term is used in contrast to the ...

, the part of a Christian liturgy that is specific to the date within the Liturgical Year *

Proper frame A proper frame, or comoving frame, is a frame of reference that is attached to an object. The object in this frame is stationary within the frame, which is useful for many types of calculations. For example, a freely falling elevator is a proper f ...

, such system of reference in which object is stationary (non moving), sometimes also called a co-moving frame *

Proper (heraldry) Tinctures are the colours, metals, and furs used in heraldry. Nine tinctures are in common use: two metals, '' or'' (gold or yellow) and '' argent'' (silver or white); the colours '' gules'' (red), '' azure'' (blue), '' vert'' (green), '' sable'' ...

, in heraldry, means depicted in natural colors *

Proper Records Proper Records is an English record label founded by Proper Music Group Chairman – Malcolm Mills and Paul Riley. Commencing with a handful of releases, including the Balham Alligators and Chilli Willi and the Red Hot Peppers, the label grew ...

, a UK record label * ''Proper'' (album), an album by Into It. Over It. released in 2011 * Proper (often capitalized PROPER), a corrected release in response to a previously released online video or movie that contains

transcoding Transcoding is the direct digital-to-digital conversion of one encoding to another, such as for video data files, audio files (e.g., MP3, WAV), or character encoding (e.g., UTF-8, ISO/IEC 8859). This is usually done in cases where a target ...

or other playback errors

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