Which of the following best describes what is meant by a "fuzzy set"?
A) Categories do not always have necessary and sufficient attributes for drawing distinctions between them
B) Some categories are closely linked with other, similar categories
C) Within the boundaries of a category, some items may be so similar as to be indistinguishable from each other
D) Items sharing a number of similarities with other items can be difficult to quickly identify

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A fuzzy set is a concept in which categories or sets do not have clearly defined boundaries or necessary and sufficient attributes for drawing distinctions between them. It allows for the idea that some items may fall into multiple categories or not fit neatly into any one category.

Which of the Following Best Describes What Is Meant by a "Fuzzy