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Steiner tree problem

class of problems in combinatorial mathematics
Thing computational_problem Q1764144
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Steiner tree problem

Summary

Steiner tree problem is a computational problem[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]

Key Facts

  • Steiner tree problem's instance of is recorded as computational problem[3].
  • Steiner tree problem's instance of is recorded as mathematical concept[4].
  • Jakob Steiner is named after Steiner tree problem[5].
  • Steiner tree problem is part of Karp's 21 NP-complete problems[6].
  • Steiner tree problem's Commons category is recorded as Steiner tree problem[7].
  • Steiner tree problem's maintained by WikiProject is recorded as WikiProject Mathematics[8].
  • Steiner tree problem's computational complexity is recorded as NP-complete[9].

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Definition and Type

Recorded instance of include computational problem[3] and mathematical concept[4].

Origins

Jakob Steiner is named after Steiner tree problem[5].

Use and Application

Steiner tree problem is part of Karp's 21 NP-complete problems[6].

Why It Matters

Steiner tree problem has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]

Related Entities

Jakob Steiner

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] ↑ . Reducibility among combinatorial problems. wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Nyuhn · 2026-07-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14541 → 3IV1iy
    Instance of → computational problem, mathematical concept
    Named after → —
    Named after → Jakob Steiner
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