Meaning of 'Space': Vector, Banach & Set Definitions

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The term 'Space' in mathematics refers to a set or collection of mathematical objects characterized by specific properties and operations. In the context of vector spaces and Banach spaces, a space is defined by its operations that adhere to certain axioms, such as associativity and commutativity. For instance, a Boolean Space \mathcal{B} consists of the elements 0 and 1, along with binary operations \lor and \land, and an unary operation \lnot. Understanding these definitions is crucial for working within various mathematical frameworks.

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What is the meaning of 'Space' (in the context of vector spaces, Banach spaces, etc)? Is space just another name for a set?
 
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It depends on the context... But in general, a space is a set (or class or collection of mathematical objects) with some special properties (e.g. it is equipped with certain operations which in turn satisfy certain requirements). In essense, it's the universe you're going to work in, hence the name.
 
So, for example, a Boolean Space \mathcal{B} would be a set of two elements 0 and 1 equipped with two binary operations \lor and \land and an unary operation \lnot such that the usual axioms of associativity, commutativity, distributivity, etc hold. Right?
 
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