complexity theory

noun

The study and classification of decision problems by the computational resources—such as time and space—needed by the programs that solve the problems.

“The professor of complexity theory says that the problem can be solved in polynomial time.”

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Meanings

nouncomplexity theory (uncountable)
  1. uncountablecomputerThe study and classification of decision problems by the computational resources—such as time and space—needed by the programs that solve the problems.

    The professor of complexity theory says that the problem can be solved in polynomial time.

  2. uncountablemathematicschaos theory

Translations

Finnish kompleksisuusteoria
  • kompleksisuusteoriathe study and classification of decision problems by the computational resources
Icelandic margbreytikenning
  • margbreytikenningthe study and classification of decision problems by the computational resources
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APA

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