Multinomial coefficient (ordered partition of distinct objects) (Ways to split n distinct objects into labelled groups of sizes n1,,nk)

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Ways to split n distinct objects into labelled groups of sizes n1,…,nk: n!/(n1!…nk!)

What each symbol means

SymbolWhat it stands for
nTotal objects
n_iGroup sizes (non-negative, sum to n)

When to use this

n1+…+nk = n; empty groups allowed if n_i=0 permitted (0!=1).