"k-d tree" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: k-d trees [plural]
Etymology: Short for k-dimensional tree. Head templates: {{en-noun|head=k-d tree}} k-d tree (plural k-d trees)
  1. (computing) A space-partitioning data structure for organizing points in a k-dimensional space, used in search algorithms etc. Wikipedia link: k-d tree Categories (topical): Computing
    Sense id: en-k-d_tree-en-noun-RP4zC6Rg Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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