Gale-Shapley algorithm

proper noun

An algorithm for finding a solution to the stable marriage problem in polynomial time.

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Meanings

proper nounthe Gale-Shapley algorithm
  1. An algorithm for finding a solution to the stable marriage problem in polynomial time.

Origin

Named after David Gale and Lloyd Shapley.

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