
metric theorem
The metric theorem in mathematics states that in a space with a way to measure distances (called a metric), the set of points that are "limit points" of a countable collection of sets is itself measurable. Essentially, it ensures that when you take countably many measurable sets and look at all points that are close to these sets, the combined set remains measurable. This property is important because it helps mathematicians analyze complex structures built from simpler parts, guaranteeing that these structures can be studied using standard measurement tools like length, area, or volume.