Richardson's theorem

proper noun

A theorem that establishes a limit on the extent to which an algorithm can decide whether certain mathematical expressions are equal.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. computingA theorem that establishes a limit on the extent to which an algorithm can decide whether certain mathematical expressions are equal.

Origin

It was proved in 1968 by computer scientist Daniel Richardson of the University of Bath.

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