cake-cutting

noun

cake-cutting

noun
1

Computing, Engineering, Game theory, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences Figuratively A theoretical framework for the fair division of resources which studies algorithms and rules that ensure multiple parties receive a fair or "envy-free" share of a continuous, heterogeneous good when they have different preferences for its various parts.

Derived terms
fair cake-cutting, truthful cake-cutting
Related terms
ham sandwich theorem

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