 ##  [Branching Factor](/branching-factor) 

  ##  [Branching Factor](https://mathlogic.quantumdictionary.io/branching-factor-0) 

  
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**Mathematics &amp; Logic Dictionary**

 
Definition

The average or maximum number of child nodes expanded from a search node during proof search or model search; measured per decision step or as an overall branching base of the search tree.