finite state machine

A form of finite-state machine — A formalism for describing computation, consisting of a finite set of states and a transition function describing when to move from one state to another.

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Meanings

nounfinite state machine (plural finite state machines)

plural finite state machines

  1. alternativeAlternative form of finite-state machine.
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