The knapsack problem is the following problem in combinatorial optimization: Given a set of items, each with a weight and a value, determine which items to include in the collection so that the total weight is less than or equal to a given limit and the total value is as large as possible.
Define knapsack. knapsack synonyms, knapsack pronunciation, knapsack translation, English dictionary definition of knapsack. n. A bag made of sturdy material and furnished with shoulder straps, designed for carrying articles on the back. American Heritage® Dictionary of the...