Universe
noun
1.
the totality of known or supposed objects and phenomena throughout space; the cosmos; macrocosm.
2.
the whole world, especially with reference to humanity:
a truth known throughout the universe.
3.
a world or sphere in which something exists or prevails:
his private universe.
4.
Also called universe of discourse. Logic. the aggregate of all the objects, attributes, and relations assumed or implied in a given discussion.
5.
Also called universal set. Mathematics. the set of all elements under discussion for a given problem.
6.
Statistics. the entire population under study.
noun
1.
(astronomy) the aggregate of all existing matter, energy, and space
2.
human beings collectively
3.
a province or sphere of thought or activity
4.
(statistics) another word for population (sense 7)
universe
(y’nə-vûrs’)
The totality of matter, energy, and space, including the Solar System, the galaxies, and the contents of the space between the galaxies. Current theories of cosmology suggest that the universe is constantly expanding.
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