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Loop variant

In computer science, a loop variant is a mathematical function defined on the state space of a computer program whose value is monotonically decreased with respect to a (strict) well-founded relation by the iteration of a while loop under some invariant conditions, thereby ensuring its termination. A loop variant whose range is restricted to the…

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Every loop that terminates has a variant

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Loop variant

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Avg. degree1.95
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Loop variant

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related to Practical considerations · 7
Loop variant → Ackermann's, And, Considering, In, So, Turing, Unless
is a · 1
Loop variant → mathematical function defined on the state space of a computer program whose value is monotonically decreased with respect to a

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loop variant terminates termination well-founded invariant state function computer program relation iteration number correctness every successor time may existence transfinite

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Loop variantis amathematical function defined on the state space of a computer program whose value is monotonically decreased with respect to a0.90text
a recursive function callinstance oflanguage allows a transfinite proof of termination for some other equally powerful construct0.80text
it is no longer capable of full μ-recursioninstance oflanguage allows a transfinite proof of termination for some other equally powerful construct0.80text
but only primitive recursioninstance oflanguage allows a transfinite proof of termination for some other equally powerful construct0.80text
Loop variantrelated to Practical considerationsIn0.60section
Loop variantrelated to Practical considerationsUnless0.60section
Loop variantrelated to Practical considerationsAckermann's0.60section
Loop variantrelated to Practical considerationsConsidering0.60section
Loop variantrelated to Practical considerationsAnd0.60section
Loop variantrelated to Practical considerationsTuring0.60section
Loop variantrelated to Practical considerationsSo0.60section

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