Singleton may refer to:

Sciences, technology

Mathematics

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 * Singleton field, used in conformal field theory

Computing

Singleton pattern In software engineering, the singleton pattern is a software design pattern that restricts the instantiation of a class to a singular instance. One of the well-known "Gang of Four" design patterns, which describe how to solve recurring problems ...

, a design pattern that allows only one instance of a class to exist *

Singleton bound In coding theory, the Singleton bound, named after Richard Collom Singleton, is a relatively crude upper bound on the size of an arbitrary block code C with block length n, size M and minimum distance d. It is also known as the Joshibound. proved b ...

, used in coding theory *

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 ...

, 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

* Singleton (global governance), a hypothetical world order with a single decision-making agency * Singleton, a consonant that is not a

geminate In phonetics and phonology, gemination (), or consonant lengthening (from Latin 'doubling', itself from ''gemini'' 'twins'), is an articulation of a consonant for a longer period of time than that of a singleton consonant. It is distinct from s ...

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

Singleton (surname) Singleton is a surname. People with the surname include: * Al Singleton (born 1975), American football linebacker * Alvin Singleton (born 1940), American composer * Antron Singleton, known as Big Lurch (born 1976), American rapper and cannibal * B ...

, for a partial list of people with the surname "Singleton"

Places

United Kingdom

Singleton, Lancashire Singleton is a village and civil parish in Lancashire, England. It is situated on the coastal plain called the Fylde. It is located south-east of Poulton-le-Fylde, and at the 2001 census had a population of 877, increasing to 889 at the 2011 C ...

, England *

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 *

Singleton, Kent Singleton is a suburb of Ashford in Kent, South East England, first developed in the 1980s. Although Singleton forms a contiguous urban area with the large town of Ashford to its east, it is formally a part of Great Chart with Singleton civil par ...

, England *

Singleton Park Singleton Park ( cy, Parc Singleton) is the largest urban park in the city of Swansea. It is located in Sketty. The park comprises 250 acres of land. An ornamental garden is located to the south, near the entrance to Swansea University, and a wa ...

, Swansea, Wales **

Singleton Abbey Singleton Abbey ( cy, Abaty Singleton) is a large, mainly 19th-century mansion in Swansea, Wales. Today, the buildings are used to house administration offices for Swansea University. They can be found at the eastern end of the Swansea Universit ...

Singleton Hospital Singleton Hospital ( cy, Ysbyty Singleton) is a general hospital in Sketty Lane, Swansea, Wales. It is managed by Swansea Bay University Health Board. History The first stage of the hospital, which included outpatients' facilities, was complete ...

Australia

Singleton, New South Wales Singleton is a town on the banks of the Hunter River in New South Wales, Australia. Singleton is 197 km (89 mi) north-north-west of Sydney Sydney ( ) is the capital city of the state of New South Wales, and the most populous city ...

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 *

Singleton, Western Australia Singleton is an outer southern suburb of Perth, the capital city of Western Australia, located within the City of Rockingham. It is the southernmost suburb of the Perth Metropolitan Area and is actually closer to the regional city Mandurah than ...

Other uses

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'' * ''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 ...

Singleton (cards) The following is a glossary of terms used in card games. Besides the terms listed here, there are thousands of common and uncommon slang terms. Terms in this glossary should not be game-specific (e.g. specific to Bridge, Hearts, Poker or Rummy), ...

, 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 ...

Catawba (grape) Catawba is a red American grape variety used for wine as well as juice, jams and jellies. The grape can have a pronounced musky or " foxy" flavor.J. Robinson, ''Vines, Grapes & Wines'', pg 228, Mitchell Beazley, 1986, Grown predominantly on the ...

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