The discussion centers on the interpretation of the notation ${f}^{n}x \subseteq {f}^{n+1}x$ in the context of Picard iteration, specifically involving the Picard operator $T$. The participants clarify that ${x}_{n}=T{x}^{n-1}$ represents functions acted upon by the Picard operator. The notation ${f}^{n}$ denotes the n-th iterate of a function, which is crucial for understanding the convergence properties of Picard iterations. The referenced article provides additional context on this notation and its implications in the study of differential equations.
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