<p>How do you say "δ:Q×Σ→Q" in English? Describing what "×" and "→" mean would also help.</p>

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How does "δ:Q×Σ→Q" read in the definition of a DFA (deterministic finite acceptor)?
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# How does "δ:Q×Σ→Q" read in the definition of a DFA (deterministic finite acceptor)?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2013-02-14)

How do you say "δ:Q×Σ→Q" in English? Describing what "×" and "→" mean would also help.

**Tags:** fl.formal-languages, automata-theory, finite-model-theory, dfa, language-design

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> **username_1**: migrating to cs.SE  
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