topology

topologie de réseau

Manière dont les ordinateurs ou les autres points d’un réseau sont reliés entre eux.

En anglais simple : The way computers or other points in a network are connected.

• The network has a star topology.
• We changed the topology to improve reliability.
• This diagram shows how the network topology works.

Synonymes : layout, arrangement

Expressions courantes : network topology, star topology, ring topology

topologie

Branche des mathématiques étudiant les propriétés des formes qui restent inchangées quand on les étire ou les plie sans les déchirer.

En anglais simple : A part of mathematics studying features of shapes that remain when shapes are stretched or bent.

• She studies topology.
• Topology treats certain very different shapes as similar.
• Our topology course begins with simple surfaces.

Expressions courantes : study topology, algebraic topology, course in topology

topologie

Collection d’ensembles ouverts qui définit les relations entre les points d’un espace mathématique.

En anglais simple : A collection of open sets that defines how points in a mathematical space relate to each other.

• This set has a discrete topology.
• We defined a topology on the set.
• These open sets determine the topology of the space.

Comment l'utiliser : a topology on something (We chose a topology on this set.)

Expressions courantes : discrete topology, topology on something, induced topology

topologie, structure anatomique

Structure et disposition des éléments d’une partie du corps.

En anglais simple : The structure and arrangement of a particular part of the body.

• The diagram shows the topology of the organ.
• They examined the topology of the brain.
• The surgeon studied the local topology before operating.

Synonymes : anatomical structure

Expressions courantes : brain topology, topology of something