Linear programming
Technique for finding the maximum value of some equation subject to stated linear constraints. | ||||
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Linear programming Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
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linear programming
<application> A procedure for finding the maximum or minimum of a linear function where the arguments are subject to linear constraints. The simplex method is one well known algorithm.
(1995-04-06)
<application> A procedure for finding the maximum or minimum of a linear function where the arguments are subject to linear constraints. The simplex method is one well known algorithm.
(1995-04-06)
Linear programming Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
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linear programming
Noun
1. a mathematical technique used in economics; finds the maximum or minimum of linear functions in many variables subject to constraints
(hypernym) applied mathematics, applied math
Noun
1. a mathematical technique used in economics; finds the maximum or minimum of linear functions in many variables subject to constraints
(hypernym) applied mathematics, applied math
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linear programming
linear programming
linear regression n : the relation between variables when the regression equation is linear: e.g., y = ax + b [syn: rectilinear regression]
linear programming
linear regression n : the relation between variables when the regression equation is linear: e.g., y = ax + b [syn: rectilinear regression]
Linear programming Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
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linear programming (LP)
In operations research, a procedure for locating the maximum or minimum of a linear function of variables that are subject to linear constraints. Synonym linear optimization.
In operations research, a procedure for locating the maximum or minimum of a linear function of variables that are subject to linear constraints. Synonym linear optimization.
Linear programming Definition from Society & Culture Dictionaries & Glossaries
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LINEAR PROGRAMMING
(Mathematics) A mathematical method used to determine the most effective allocation of limited resources between competing uses when both the objective (e.g., profit, cost, or output) and the restrictions (constraints) on its attainment can be quantified as a system of linear equations representing equalities or inequalities.
(Mathematics) A mathematical method used to determine the most effective allocation of limited resources between competing uses when both the objective (e.g., profit, cost, or output) and the restrictions (constraints) on its attainment can be quantified as a system of linear equations representing equalities or inequalities.
Linear programming Definition from Sports Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Linear Programming
A mathematical procedure for minimizing or maximizing a linear function of several variables, subject to a finite number of linear restrictions on these variables.
A mathematical procedure for minimizing or maximizing a linear function of several variables, subject to a finite number of linear restrictions on these variables.
Linear programming Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Linear programming
In mathematics, linear programming (LP) problems involve the optimization of a linear objective function, subject to linear equality and inequality constraints.
Put very informally, LP is about trying to get the best outcome (e.g. maximum profit, least effort, etc) given some list of constraints (e.g. only working 30 hours a week, not doing anything illegal, etc), using a linear mathematical model.
More formally, given a polytope (for example, a polygon or a polyhedron), and a real-valued affine function
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