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In [[mathematics]], a '''stably free module''' is a [[module (mathematics)|module]] which is close to being [[free module|free]].
In [[mathematics]], a '''stably free module''' is a [[module (mathematics)|module]] which is close to being [[free module|free]].


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* {{cite book | author=Serge Lang | authorlink=Serge Lang | title=Algebra | edition=3rd ed. | publisher=[[Addison-Wesley]] | year=1993 | isbn=0-201-55540-9 | page=840}}
* {{cite book | author=Serge Lang | authorlink=Serge Lang | title=Algebra | edition=3rd ed. | publisher=[[Addison-Wesley]] | year=1993 | isbn=0-201-55540-9 | page=840}}
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In mathematics, a stably free module is a module which is close to being free.

Definition

A module M over a ring R is stably free if there exist free modules F and G over R such that

Properties

  • A module is stably free if and only if it possesses a finite free resolution.

See also

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