linear search algorithm
[LIN-ee-ur SURCH AL-gor-i-thum]
nounpl: linear search algorithms
algoritmo de busca linear
1. A search algorithm that sequentially checks each element in a list or array until the desired element is found or the end of the list is reached
The linear search algorithm is simple but inefficient for large datasets because it may require checking every single element.
O algoritmo de busca linear é simples, mas ineficiente para grandes conjuntos de dados, pois pode exigir a verificação de cada elemento.
2. A basic computational method with O(n) time complexity used primarily for unsorted or small collections of data
When the data is unsorted, a linear search algorithm is often the most practical choice.
Quando os dados não estão ordenados, um algoritmo de busca linear é frequentemente a escolha mais prática.
This is a foundational concept in computer science education in both Brazil and the USA. It is typically one of the first algorithms taught in programming courses. The term is used identically in technical and academic contexts across both countries, though Portuguese variants differ slightly between Brazil and Portugal regarding the choice between 'busca' and 'pesquisa'.
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