"Cook-Levin theorem" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: the Cook-Levin theorem [canonical]
Etymology: Named after Stephen Cook and Leonid Levin. Head templates: {{en-prop|def=1}} the Cook-Levin theorem
  1. (computing theory) A theorem stating that the Boolean satisfiability problem is NP-complete. Categories (topical): Theory of computing Synonyms: Cook's theorem
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