direct access algorithm
[/dɪˈrɛkt ˈæksɛs ˈælɡərɪðəm/]
nounpl: direct access algorithms
algoritmo de acesso direto
1. A computational algorithm that retrieves data from a data structure by computing the memory address or index directly, without sequential searching
Hash tables use a direct access algorithm to retrieve values in constant time by computing the hash function
Tabelas hash usam um algoritmo de acesso direto para recuperar valores em tempo constante calculando a função de hash
2. In programming, a method that allows accessing specific elements in an array or collection by their position or key without iterating through preceding elements
Array indexing is the simplest form of a direct access algorithm in most programming languages
A indexação de arrays é a forma mais simples de um algoritmo de acesso direto na maioria das linguagens de programação
This is primarily technical terminology used in computer science and software engineering contexts in both Brazil and English-speaking countries. It is fundamental to computer science education and is used identically across different regions due to the international nature of programming standards and algorithms.
Related Idioms & Phrases
O(1) access - referring to constant-time direct access
random access memory (RAM) - related to the concept of direct memory access
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