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The algorithmic problem of recognizing the equality (identity) of words in an algebraic system (group; semi-group, and others) with given generators and defining relations.

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This problem is better known as the word problem or word identity problem.

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Identity problem. Encyclopedia of Mathematics. URL: http://encyclopediaofmath.org/index.php?title=Identity_problem&oldid=16754