Liang–Barsky algorithm

noun

A line clipping algorithm that uses the parametric equation of a line and inequalities describing the range of the clipping window to determine the intersections between the line and the clip window.

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Meanings

noun
  1. computerA line clipping algorithm that uses the parametric equation of a line and inequalities describing the range of the clipping window to determine the intersections between the line and the clip window.
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