Wolfram MathWorld
mathworld.wolfram.com
A large mathematics encyclopedia with entries on thousands of topics, from geometry and number theory to topology and probability.
Why it is useful
A reliable, detailed reference when you need a precise definition or theorem. Entries link to related ideas, so it is easy to follow a topic as far as you want to go.
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