noun
integer programming
A mathematical optimization method in which some or all variables are restricted to be integers. Used in operations research and computer science.
整数計画法は、スケジューリング問題によく使われる。
Integer programming is often used for scheduling problems.
Linear programming allows variables to be real numbers, while integer programming restricts them to integers.
Compound of 整数 (integer) + 計画法 (programming method). A calque from English 'integer programming'.