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brute force

(algorithmic technique)

Definition: An algorithm that inefficiently solves a problem, often by trying every one of a wide range of possible solutions.

Specialization (... is a kind of me.)
exhaustive search, brute force string search.

Note: After LK.


From Dragon Tails. Used by permission. Copyright © 2003 Tim Dawson.

Author: PEB


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