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Heuristic (computer science)

In mathematical optimization and computer science, heuristic (from Greek εὑρίσκω eurísko "I find, discover") is a technique designed for problem solving more quickly when classic methods are too slow for finding an exact or approximate solution, or when classic methods fail to find any exact solution in a search space. This is achieved by trading…

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heuristic search solution algorithms solutions problem optimization algorithm heuristics find good solving may approximate function admissible used using optimal methods

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