iterative computation
[ɪˈtɛrətɪv kəmˌpjuːˈteɪʃən]
nounpl: iterative computations
computação iterativa
1. A computational process that repeats a sequence of operations or steps multiple times, with each iteration using the results from the previous one to refine or approach a solution
The algorithm uses iterative computation to gradually converge to the correct answer.
O algoritmo usa computação iterativa para convergir gradualmente para a resposta correta.
2. In programming, a method of solving problems by applying the same function or formula repeatedly until a desired condition or convergence criterion is met
Iterative computation is fundamental to numerical methods such as Newton-Raphson.
A computação iterativa é fundamental para métodos numéricos como Newton-Raphson.
3. A computing technique where each cycle depends on and improves upon the previous iteration
Machine learning models often rely on iterative computation to adjust weights and minimize error.
Modelos de aprendizado de máquina frequentemente dependem de computação iterativa para ajustar pesos e minimizar erros.
This term is primarily used in academic and professional computing contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it is commonly taught in computer science and engineering programs. The concept is fundamental to modern computational science and is used extensively in software development, numerical analysis, and artificial intelligence. Both Brazilian and American computer scientists use the same international terminology, making it a universal term in the tech industry.
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