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Queueing theory

Mathematical study of waiting lines, or queues

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Source revisionAug 17, 2026
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Queueing theory is the mathematical study of waiting lines, or queues. A queueing model is constructed so that queue lengths and waiting time can be predicted. Queueing theory is generally considered a branch of operations research because the results are often used when making business decisions about the resources needed to provide a service.

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