The Verdier quotient is a construction in derived categories that allows us to create a new category by formally identifying certain objects and morphisms. It provides a way to 'mod out' by a triangulated subcategory, making it easier to analyze and understand the structure of the original category. This construction is particularly useful in the context of homological algebra, as it helps in studying the relationships between different derived categories.
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