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convex hull [′kän‚veks ′həl]

(mathematics)

The smallest convex set containing a given collection of points in a real linear space. Also known as convex linear hull.

(mathematics, graphics)

convex hull - For a set S in space, the smallest convex set containing S. In the plane, the convex hull can be visualized as the shape assumed by a rubber band that has been stretched around the set S and released to conform as closely as possible to S.

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