constant time

noun

An algorithm, also written as O(1) time) where the value of T(n) (the complexity of the algorithm) is bounded by a value that does not depend on the size of the input.

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Meanings

nounconstant time (countable and uncountable, plural constant times)

plural constant times

  1. countableuncountablecomputerAn algorithm, also written as O(1) time) where the value of T(n) (the complexity of the algorithm) is bounded by a value that does not depend on the size of the input.

Translations

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