A finitely generated object is one that can be constructed from a finite set of generators, meaning that every element of the object can be expressed as a finite combination of these generators. This concept is crucial when studying coherent sheaves, as it allows us to characterize certain types of sheaves that can be built up from a limited number of sections, leading to important properties such as closure under restriction and the ability to define support.
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