Canonical form

In mathematics and computer science, a canonical, normal, or standard form of a mathematical object is a standard way of presenting that object as a mathematical expression.

Description

The distinction between "canonical" and "normal" forms varies by subfield.

In most fields, a canonical form specifies a unique representation for every object, while a normal form simply specifies its form, without the requirement of uniqueness.

See also

• Computer science
• Expression (mathematics)
• Mathematics
• Object (mathematics)

External links

• Canonical form @ Wikipedia