Las Vegas algorithm

noun

A randomized algorithm that always gives a correct result rather than merely giving a probably correct result.

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Meanings

nounLas Vegas algorithm (plural Las Vegas algorithms)

plural Las Vegas algorithms

  1. computingA randomized algorithm that always gives a correct result rather than merely giving a probably correct result.

Origin

Named in contrast to a Monte Carlo method.

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