quadratic time

noun

A time algorithm in which given an input of size n, the number of steps required to complete a task is the square of n.

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Meanings

nounquadratic time (countable and uncountable, plural quadratic times)

plural quadratic times

  1. countableuncountablecomputerA time algorithm in which given an input of size n, the number of steps required to complete a task is the square of n.
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