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linear search
[/ˈlɪniər sɜːrtʃ/]
noun
pl: linear searches
busca linear
1.
A search algorithm that checks every element in a list sequentially until the desired element is found or the list ends
Linear search is the simplest search algorithm but has O(n) time complexity.
A busca linear é o algoritmo de busca mais simples, mas tem complexidade de tempo O(n).
2.
A brute-force search method that examines items one by one in order
The system performed a linear search through the database to find the matching records.
O sistema realizou uma busca linear pela base de dados para encontrar os registros correspondentes.
Synonyms
sequential search
brute-force search
unsorted search
Antonyms
binary search
hash search
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
busca linear
standard term used in computer science education and practice
São Paulo
busca linear
predominant usage in tech industry and universities
Portugal
pesquisa linear
alternative term sometimes used in Portuguese academic contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
brute force approach
one by one search
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