fair division

noun

the problem of dividing a set of resources among several people who have an entitlement to them, such that each person receives their due share

Meanings

nounfair division (plural fair divisions)

plural fair divisions

  1. computingthe problem of dividing a set of resources among several people who have an entitlement to them, such that each person receives their due share
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