Singleton may refer to:
Sciences, technology
Mathematics
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Singleton (mathematics)
In mathematics, a singleton, also known as a unit set or one-point set, is a set with exactly one element. For example, the set \ is a singleton whose single element is 0.
Properties
Within the framework of Zermelo–Fraenkel set theory, the ...
, a set with exactly one element
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Singleton field, used in conformal field theory
Computing
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Singleton pattern, a design pattern that allows only one instance of a class to exist
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Singleton bound, used in coding theory
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Singleton variable
This glossary of computer science is a list of definitions of terms and concepts used in computer science, its sub-disciplines, and related fields, including terms relevant to software, data science, and .
A
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, a variable that is referenced only once
* Singleton, a character encoded with one unit in
variable-width encoding
A variable-width encoding is a type of character encoding scheme in which codes of differing lengths are used to encode a character set (a repertoire of symbols) for representation, usually in a computer. Most common variable-width encodings are ...
schemes for computer character sets
* Singleton, an empty tag or self-closing tag in XHTML or
XML
Extensible Markup Language (XML) is a markup language and file format for storing, transmitting, and reconstructing arbitrary data. It defines a set of rules for encoding documents in a format that is both human-readable and machine-readable. T ...
coding
Social science
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Singleton (global governance) In futurology, a singleton is a hypothetical world order in which there is a single decision-making agency at the highest level, capable of exerting effective control over its domain, and permanently preventing both internal and external threats to ...
, a hypothetical world order with a single decision-making agency
* Singleton, a consonant that is not a
geminate in linguistics
* Singleton, a person that is not a
twin
Twins are two offspring produced by the same pregnancy.MedicineNet > Definition of TwinLast Editorial Review: 19 June 2000 Twins can be either ''monozygotic'' ('identical'), meaning that they develop from one zygote, which splits and forms two em ...
or other multiple birth
People
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Singleton (surname), for a partial list of people with the surname "Singleton"
Places
United Kingdom
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Singleton, Lancashire, England
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Singleton, West Sussex
Singleton is a village, Parish, Anglican parish and civil parish in the Chichester (district), Chichester Districts of England, district of West Sussex, England. It lies in the River Lavant, West Sussex, Lavant valley, miles north of Chichester o ...
, England
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Singleton, Kent, England
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Singleton Park, Swansea, Wales
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Singleton Abbey
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Singleton Hospital
Australia
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Singleton, New South Wales
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Singleton Council
Singleton Council is a local government area in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia. It is situated adjacent to the New England Highway and the Main North railway line.
The mayor of the council is Cr. Sue Moore, an independent p ...
, New South Wales
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Singleton, Western Australia
Other uses
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Singleton (lifestyle)
The term "singleton" describes those who live in a single-person household, especially those who prefer the lifestyle of living alone. It was popularized by the ''Bridget Jones'' novels and films, but it is also used in sociology.
Patterns
Sociolo ...
, a self-description of individuals without romantic partners, particularly applied to women in their thirties introduced in the novel and film ''Bridget Jones's Diary''
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''The Singleton'' (film), a 2015 British drama film
* "Singleton", a short story by
Greg Egan
Greg Egan (born 20 August 1961) is an Australian science fiction writer and amateur mathematician, best known for his works of hard science fiction. Egan has won multiple awards including the John W. Campbell Memorial Award, the Hugo Award, an ...
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Singleton (cards), a single card in a suit
* The Singleton, a whisky made by
Diageo
Diageo plc () is a Multinational corporation, multinational alcoholic beverage company, with its headquarters in London, England. It operates from 132 sites around the world. It was the world's largest distiller before being overtaken by Kweich ...
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Catawba (grape) or Singleton
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