dominating set

noun

A set of vertices of a graph, such that each vertex in that graph is either in that set or adjacent to a vertex in that set.

Meanings

noundominating set (plural dominating sets)

plural dominating sets

  1. graph theoryA set of vertices of a graph, such that each vertex in that graph is either in that set or adjacent to a vertex in that set.
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