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A bijection is a function between two sets that is both injective (one-to-one) and surjective (onto), ensuring every element in the domain pairs uniquely with an element in the codomain and vice versa. This concept guarantees a perfect, reversible mapping without any leftovers, making it vital for proving set equivalences in math and ensuring error-free data transfers in computing. In today's digital age, bijections underpin secure encryption methods and efficient database algorithms.
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