1. Everything that exists anywhere
   "they study the evolution of the universe"
   - existence, creation, world, cosmos, macrocosm 
2. (statistics) the entire aggregation of items from which samples can be drawn
   - population 
3. Everything stated or assumed in a given discussion
   - universe of discourse

Derived forms: universes

See also: universal

Type of: accumulation, aggregation, assemblage, cognitive content, collection, content, mental object, natural object

Encyclopedia: Universe

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