(data structure)
Definition: A binary tree where the balance of every subtree, ρ(T'), is bounded by α ≤ ρ(T') ≤ 1-α.
Also known as weight-balanced tree.
Generalization (I am a kind of ...)
binary tree, balanced tree.
Specialization (... is a kind of me.)
D-tree.
See also height-balanced tree.
Note: After Johann Blieberger <blieb@auto.tuwien.ac.at>, Discrete Loops and Worst Case Performance, page 22.
Author: PEB
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Entry modified 16 November 2009.
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Cite this as:
Paul E. Black, "BB(α) tree", in
Dictionary of Algorithms and Data
Structures [online], Paul E. Black, ed.,
U.S. National Institute of
Standards and Technology. 16 November 2009. (accessed TODAY)
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