(definition)
Definition: The smallest set of vertices in an undirected graph which separate two distinct vertices. That is, every path between them passes through some member of the cut.
See also minimum cut.
Author: PEB
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Entry modified 19 April 2004.
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Cite this as:
Paul E. Black, "minimum vertex cut", in
Dictionary of Algorithms and Data
Structures [online], Paul E. Black, ed.,
U.S. National Institute of
Standards and Technology. 19 April 2004. (accessed TODAY)
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