brute-force

A form of brute force — A method of accomplishing something primarily by means of strength, without the use of great skill, mechanical aids or thought.

Meanings

verbbrute-force (third-person singular simple present brute-forces, present participle brute-forcing, simple past and past participle brute-forced)

present singular third person brute-forces · participle present brute-forcing · participle past brute-forced · past brute-forced

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of brute force.
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