polynomial-time reduction

noun

A method for solving one problem while using another.

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Meanings

nounpolynomial-time reduction (countable and uncountable, plural polynomial-time reductions)

plural polynomial-time reductions

  1. countableuncountablecomputational complexity theoryA method for solving one problem while using another.

    Synonyms: polynomial reduction

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA method for solving one problem while using another.

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polynomial reduction
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