a precise rule (or set of rules) specifying how to solve some problem
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Genetic algorithm
(computing) a search procedure using techniques modelled on the biological theory of natural selection.; "Also, in searching a large state-space, multi-modal state-space, or n-dimensional surface, a genetic algorithm may offer significant benefits over more typical search of optimization techniques."
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a precise rule (or set of rules) specifying how to solve some problem
Used in the same subject area: Biology, Computing and technology, Computer science, Bioinformatics.a precise rule (or set of rules) specifying how to solve some problem
Used in the same subject area: Biology, Computing and technology, Computer science, Bioinformatics.an algorithm that implements classification.; "Classifier performance depends greatly on the characteristics of the data to be classif…
Used in the same subject area: Biology, Computing and technology, Computer science, Bioinformatics.(computer science) a database that can be accessed by computers
Used in the same subject area: Biology, Computing and technology, Computer science, Bioinformatics.(computer science) a listing of the files stored in memory (usually on a hard disk)
Used in the same subject area: Biology, Computing and technology, Computer science, Bioinformatics.(computer science) a database that can be accessed by computers
Used in the same subject area: Biology, Computing and technology, Computer science, Bioinformatics.(computer science) a database that can be accessed by computers
Used in the same subject area: Biology, Computing and technology, Computer science, Bioinformatics.(computer science) a list of options available to a computer user
Used in the same subject area: Biology, Computing and technology, Computer science, Bioinformatics.(computer science) a database that can be accessed by computers
Used in the same subject area: Biology, Computing and technology, Computer science, Bioinformatics.a method for solving problems in linear programming that tests adjacent vertices of the feasible set in sequence so that at each new v…
Used in the same subject area: Biology, Computing and technology, Computer science, Bioinformatics.a method for solving problems in linear programming that tests adjacent vertices of the feasible set in sequence so that at each new v…
Used in the same subject area: Biology, Computing and technology, Computer science, Bioinformatics.an algorithm for sorting a list
Used in the same subject area: Biology, Computing and technology, Computer science, Bioinformatics.an algorithm for removing inflectional and derivational endings in order to reduce word forms to a common stem
Used in the same subject area: Biology, Computing and technology, Computer science, Bioinformatics.an algorithm for removing inflectional and derivational endings in order to reduce word forms to a common stem
Used in the same subject area: Biology, Computing and technology, Computer science, Bioinformatics.(computer science) the interval between the time data is requested by the system and the time the data is provided by the drive; "acce…
Used in the same subject area: Computing and technology, Computer science.(computer science) a register that has a built-in adder that adds an input number to the contents of the register
Used in the same subject area: Computing and technology, Computer science.(computer science) a first test of an experimental product (such as computer software) carried out by the developer
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a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; based on the theories of Sigmu…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: computing, search, procedure, techniques, modelled.free of or using methods to keep free of pathological microorganisms; "a sterile operating area"; "aseptic surgical instruments"; "ase…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: computing, search, procedure, techniques, modelled.(physics) a theory of atomic structure that combined Rutherford's model with the quantum theory; electrons orbiting a nucleus can only…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: computing, search, procedure, techniques, modelled.Using remote online systems for storage, processing or software.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: computing, search, procedure, techniques, modelled.the art of assembling logical elements into a computing device; the specification of the relation between parts of a computer system
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: computing, search, procedure, techniques, modelled.a theory of organic evolution claiming that new species arise and are perpetuated by natural selection
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: computing, search, procedure, techniques, modelled.a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; based on the theories of Sigmu…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: computing, search, procedure, techniques, modelled.A quantity to be applied in computing the mean place or other element of a celestial body; that is, any one of the several quantities…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: computing, search, procedure, techniques, modelled.To test by any appropriate method; to inspect carefully with a view to discover the real character or state of; to subject to inquiry…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: computing, search, procedure, techniques, modelled.That which is used to fill a cavity or any empty space, or to supply a deficiency; as, filling for a cavity in a tooth, a depression i…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: computing, search, procedure, techniques, modelled.(computing) a security system consisting of a combination of hardware and software that limits the exposure of a computer or computer…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: computing, search, procedure, techniques, modelled.Out of the neighborhood of; lessening or losing proximity to; leaving behind; by reason of; out of; by aid of; -- used whenever depart…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: computing, search, procedure, techniques, modelled.a flexible investment company for a small number of large investors (usually the minimum investment is $1 million); can use high-risk…
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