(classic problem)
Definition: An optimization problem to find the largest number of mutually disjoint subsets that cover a given set of sets.
See also partition, vertex cover, bin packing problem.
Author: BB
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Entry modified 2 September 2014.
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Bob Bockholt, "set packing", in
Dictionary of Algorithms and Data Structures [online], Vreda Pieterse and Paul E. Black, eds. 2 September 2014. (accessed TODAY)
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