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What does idempotent mean?

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The question is asking for the definition of the term 'idempotent'. This term is often used in mathematics and computer science, typically referring to an operation that can be applied multiple times without changing the result beyond the initial application.

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Idempotence is the property whereby operations can be applied multiple times without changing the result.

Idempotence is the property of certain operations in mathematics and computer science whereby they can be applied multiple times without changing the result.

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Idempotence is the property of certain operations in mathematics and computer science whereby they can be applied multiple times without changing the result.

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In the context of web APIs, an idempotent operation means that making multiple identical requests will have the same effect as making a single request.

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