Term: linear programming: a mathematical technique used in economics; finds the maximum or minimum of linear functions in many variables subject to constraints
Candidate hypernym: applied mathematics: the branches of mathematics that are involved in the study of the physical or biological or sociological world → 1
Candidate hypernym: transduction: (genetics) the process of transfering genetic material from one cell to another by a plasmid or bacteriophage → 0
Candidate hypernym: compound: an enclosure of residences and other building (especially in the Orient) → 0
Candidate hypernym: flavonoid: any of a large class of plant pigments having a chemical structure based on or similar to flavone → 0
Candidate hypernym: chromatography: a process used for separating mixtures by virtue of differences in absorbency → 0
Candidate hypernym: tree surgeon: a specialist in treating damaged trees → 0
Candidate hypernym: topper: a worker who cuts tops off (of trees or vegetables etc.) → 0
Candidate hypernym: parable: (New Testament) any of the stories told by Jesus to convey his religious message → 0
Candidate hypernym: sandpiper: any of numerous usually small wading birds having a slender bill and piping call; closely related to the plovers → 0
Candidate hypernym: torpedo: a small firework that consists of a percussion cap and some gravel wrapped in paper; explodes when thrown forcefully against a hard surface → 0
Candidate hypernym: gynophore: the stalk of a pistil that raises it above the receptacle → 0