probabilistically checkable proof

noun

A reasonable proof of a computational theorem or conjecture obtained via a randomized algorithm.

Meanings

nounprobabilistically checkable proof (plural probabilistically checkable proofs)

plural probabilistically checkable proofs

  1. computingA reasonable proof of a computational theorem or conjecture obtained via a randomized algorithm.
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