(definition)
Definition: 1) The assignment of k colors (or any distinct marks) to the vertices of a graph. 2) The assignment of k colors to the edges of a graph.
A coloring is a proper coloring if no two adjacent vertices or edges have the same color.
See also edge coloring, vertex coloring.
Author: ME
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Dictionary of Algorithms and Data Structures [online], Paul E. Black, ed. 17 December 2004. (accessed TODAY)
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