(classic problem)
Definition: Find the point (rectangle, line, etc.) that is closest to another point.
See also spatial access method, point access method.
Author: PEB
A Voronoi diagram divides a plane into regions of nearest neighbors.
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Entry modified 18 February 2005.
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Paul E. Black, "nearest neighbor", in
Dictionary of Algorithms and Data
Structures [online], Paul E. Black, ed.,
U.S. National Institute of
Standards and Technology. 18 February 2005. (accessed TODAY)
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