relations n : mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups [syn: dealings]

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relations

1. Plural of relation

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1. Plural of relation

Relation may refer to:

• Relation, a person to whom one is related, i.e. a family member (see also Kinship)
• Relation (mathematics), a generalization of arithmetic relations, such as "=" and "<", that occur in statements, such as "5 < 6" and "2 + 2 = 4". See also binary relation, triadic relation, relational algebra, theory of relations.
• In the relational model of databases, a set of tuples (also called rows), otherwise known as a table.
• Relation, in logic and philosophy, a property or predicate ranging over more than one argument. See also Logic of relatives, Relation of ideas, Relational theory, Relational philosophy.

See also

• International relations
• Interpersonal relationship
• Intimate relationship

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