Knuth-Bendix completion algorithm

proper noun

A semidecision algorithm for transforming a set of equations (over terms) into a confluent term rewriting system.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. computerA semidecision algorithm for transforming a set of equations (over terms) into a confluent term rewriting system.

Origin

Named after Donald Knuth and Peter Bendix.

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