The claim conflates *complete* understanding with *geometric* understanding; topological similarity may suffice for specific epistemic goals without claiming sufficiency for all understanding.
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To be enough to accomplish something; to be adequate or sufficient.
sufficiency (sufficient for)(whether something works for all purposes versus just some purposes)
Being enough or adequate to accomplish or satisfy something completely.
topological similarity(a weaker form of similarity that might be enough for some purposes)
Two things having the same general shape or structure, even if they differ in exact measurements or details (like how a coffee mug and a donut have the same topological form).