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Definition: (1) A perfect matching between vertices of a bipartite graph, that is, a subgraph that pairs every vertex with exactly one other vertex. (2) The problem of finding such a matching.
Also known as maximum bipartite matching.
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Entry modified 10 May 2010.
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Paul E. Black, "bipartite matching", in
Dictionary of Algorithms and Data Structures [online], Paul E. Black, ed. 10 May 2010. (accessed TODAY)
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