square root decomposition

noun

A technique that can reduce the runtime of an algorithm by a factor of √n (where n is the size of the input) by dividing the input into √n chunks and performing operations on whole chunks when possible.

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Meanings

nounsquare root decomposition (plural square root decompositions)

plural square root decompositions · alternative sqrt decomposition

  1. computerA technique that can reduce the runtime of an algorithm by a factor of √n (where n is the size of the input) by dividing the input into √n chunks and performing operations on whole chunks when possible.
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