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Linear search

In computer science, linear search or sequential search is a method for finding an element within a list. It sequentially checks each element of the list until a match is found or the whole list has been searched.

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Average performance
O(n)
Best-case performance
O(1)
Class
Search algorithm
Optimal
Yes
Worst-case performance
O(n)
Worst-case space complexity
O(1) iterative

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Works

Advanced semantic analysis

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Map overview Semantic statistics

Linear search

Nodes27
Edges26
Triples23
Avg. degree1.93
Density0.074074
Components1

How this topic connects Entity context

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Linear search

Top relations

related to Basic algorithm · 8
Linear search → Given, If, If Li, Increase, L0, Ln, Otherwise, Set
related to Application · 4
Linear search → For, Linear, Should, When
related to Non-uniform probabilities · 3
Linear search → In, The, Therefore
Average performance · 1
Linear search → O(n)
Best-case performance · 1
Linear search → O(1)
Class · 1
Linear search → Search algorithm
Optimal · 1
Linear search → Yes
Worst-case performance · 1
Linear search → O(n)
Worst-case space complexity · 1
Linear search → O(1) iterative
related to Algorithm · 1
Linear search → If

Important terminology Word statistics

Use these terms to understand the vocabulary surrounding the topic, not as a checklist for keyword stuffing.

Important terminology

search list linear element algorithm comparisons value terminates probabilities target li faster searched case go step expected cost use likely

Entity relationships Subject–Predicate–Object triples

SubjectPredicateObjectConfidenceSrc
Linear searchAverage performanceO(n)1.00infobox
Linear searchBest-case performanceO(1)1.00infobox
Linear searchClassSearch algorithm1.00infobox
Linear searchOptimalYes1.00infobox
Linear searchWorst-case performanceO(n)1.00infobox
Linear searchWorst-case space complexityO(1) iterative1.00infobox
Linear searchrelated to AlgorithmIf0.60section
Linear searchrelated to ApplicationLinear0.60section
Linear searchrelated to ApplicationWhen0.60section
Linear searchrelated to ApplicationFor0.60section
Linear searchrelated to ApplicationShould0.60section
Linear searchrelated to Basic algorithmGiven0.60section

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