amortized constant time

noun

A class of algorithms in which the amortized time (the time per operation averaged over many operations) is constant, although for some operations the time may be dependent on the size of the input.

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Meanings

noun
  1. computerA class of algorithms in which the amortized time (the time per operation averaged over many operations) is constant, although for some operations the time may be dependent on the size of the input.
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