Multicover

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A combinatorial problem concerning the covering or inclusion of elements by a collection of shapes or sets. countable, uncountable

    "We consider the set multicover problem in geometric settings."

  2. 2
    A solution to a multicover problem. countable, uncountable

    "The polylogarithm in (2.33) indicates that the degree k multicover of a curve of genus g contributes with a factor k2g−3 to Fg."

  3. 3
    An insurance plan brokered by a single agent that includes multiple underlying sub-policies. countable, uncountable

    "After completing the largest of the simplification projects—the multicover policy—the task force advised the company on overall policy for about another year."

  4. 4
    Coverage from multiple sources. countable, uncountable

    "Maybe we should live a little like a Christian, a little like a Muslim, a little like a Jew; then we could claim multicover."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having multiple covers. not-comparable

    "Such films are vulnerable to outdoor weather conditions and, if used as films, must be protected by a surface cover sheet such as glass or a thicker, tough, transparent plastic in a multicover collector."

Example

More examples

"We consider the set multicover problem in geometric settings."

Etymology

From multi- + cover.

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