Floyd-Warshall algorithm

proper noun

An algorithm for finding shortest paths in a weighted graph with positive or negative edge weights (but with no negative cycles).

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Meanings

proper nounthe Floyd-Warshall algorithm
  1. computerAn algorithm for finding shortest paths in a weighted graph with positive or negative edge weights (but with no negative cycles).

Origin

Named after Robert W. Floyd and Stephen Warshall.

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