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linear programming

noun

, Mathematics.
  1. any of several methods for finding where a given linear function of several nonnegative variables assumes an extreme value and for determining the extreme value, the variable usually being subjected to constraints in the form of linear equalities or inequalities.


linear programming

noun

  1. maths a technique used in economics, etc, for determining the maximum or minimum of a linear function of non-negative variables subject to constraints expressed as linear equalities or inequalities
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of linear programming1

First recorded in 1945–50
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Example Sentences

First, the researchers assessed combinations of fresh ingredients, using a method called linear programming, which computationally balances different variables to meet a specific goal.

Fox Sports will produce 128 hours of linear programming from all 64 matches — 34 on Fox and 30 on cable outlet Fox Sports 1 — and nearly 100 hours of studio programming.

Image: Amazon The Live TV section highlights live events from Prime and linear programming from Paramount Plus and other subscriptions.

The streaming service is already starting to change the way TWC thinks about its linear programming, too.

McCarthy noted that linear programming like TV shows often lends itself to natural breaks, but movies can be a little trickier.

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