(definition)
Definition: A list of vertices of a graph where each vertex has an edge from it to the next vertex.
Specialization (... is a kind of me.)
simple path, shortest path, cycle, Hamiltonian cycle, Euler cycle, alternating path.
See also all pairs shortest path, all simple paths.
Note: A path is usually assumed to be a simple path, unless otherwise defined.
Author: PEB
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Entry modified 29 July 2004.
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Cite this as:
Paul E. Black, "path", in
Dictionary of Algorithms and Data
Structures [online], Paul E. Black, ed.,
U.S. National Institute of
Standards and Technology. 29 July 2004. (accessed TODAY)
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