"Quine-McCluskey algorithm" meaning in All languages combined

See Quine-McCluskey algorithm on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Etymology: It was developed by Willard V. Quine and extended by Edward J. McCluskey. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Quine-McCluskey algorithm
  1. A method for minimization of Boolean functions, functionally identical to Karnaugh mapping, but having a tabular form that is more efficient in computer algorithms. It is based on finding prime implicants. Wikipedia link: Quine-McCluskey algorithm

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