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noun
The branch of mathematics concerned with the minimization or maximization of a linear function of several variables and inequalities; used in many branches of industry to minimize costs or maximize production.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: mathematics, sciences
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noun
a mathematical technique used in economics; finds the maximum or minimum of linear functions in many variables subject to constraints
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: applied mathematics, applied math
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