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bipartite matching

(definition)

Definition: (1) A perfect matching between vertices of a bipartite graph, that is, a subgraph that pairs every vertex with exactly one other vertex. (2) The problem of finding such a matching.

Also known as maximum bipartite matching.

Author: PEB


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