flow network

noun

A directed graph where each edge has a capacity and each edge receives a flow.

Meanings

nounflow network (plural flow networks)

plural flow networks

  1. graph theoryA directed graph where each edge has a capacity and each edge receives a flow.

    Synonyms: transportation network

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA directed graph where each edge has a capacity and each edge receives a flow.

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