traveling salesman problem

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Definition of traveling salesman problem words

noun traveling salesman problem any mathematical problem that involves determination of the shortest path through several points. 1

before 1950

One of the 5% newest English words

First recorded in 1950-55; from the idea that a traveling salesman would face such a problem in making rounds within a territory

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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