Source : WordNet®

linear programming
     n : a mathematical technique used in economics; finds the
         maximum or minimum of linear functions in many variables
         subject to constraints

Source : Free On-Line Dictionary of Computing

linear programming
     
         A procedure for finding the maximum or minimum
        of a {linear function} where the arguments are subject to
        linear {constraint}s.  The {simplex method} is one well known
        {algorithm}.
     
        (1995-04-06)