Hopcroft's algorithm

proper noun

An algorithm for merging the non-distinguishable states of a deterministic finite-state automaton, based on partitioning the states into groups by their behaviour.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. computerAn algorithm for merging the non-distinguishable states of a deterministic finite-state automaton, based on partitioning the states into groups by their behaviour.

Origin

Introduced by Hopcroft in 1971.

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Hopcroft's algorithm. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Hopcroft's%20algorithm

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