"Kernighan-Lin algorithm" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: the Kernighan-Lin algorithm [canonical]
Etymology: Devised by Shen Lin and Brian Kernighan. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|def=1}} the Kernighan-Lin algorithm
  1. (computing theory) A heuristic algorithm for finding partitions of graphs, having important applications in the layout of digital circuits and components in VLSI. Wikipedia link: Kernighan-Lin algorithm Categories (topical): Theory of computing
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