"Lee algorithm" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: the Lee algorithm [canonical]
Etymology: Introduced by C. Y. Lee in a 1961 paper. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|def=1}} the Lee algorithm
  1. A breadth-first search algorithm that finds optimal solutions for maze routing problems, used in the design of electronic components etc.
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