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local search

[ˈloʊkəl sɜːrtʃ]
nounpl: local searches
busca local
1. A search algorithm that explores the solution space by making incremental changes to a candidate solution, evaluating nearby solutions iteratively
The engineer used local search to optimize the algorithm parameters.
O engenheiro usou busca local para otimizar os parâmetros do algoritmo.
2. A feature in search engines that allows users to find businesses, services, or information specific to their geographic location
I performed a local search to find restaurants near my hotel.
Realizei uma busca local para encontrar restaurantes perto do meu hotel.
Synonyms
neighborhood searchhill climbinglocal optimizationproximity searchnearby search
Antonyms
global searchexhaustive searchbroad searchdistant search

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
busca local
Standard term used in computer science and search engines
São Paulo
busca local
Common in tech industry and e-commerce contexts
Portugal
pesquisa local
Alternative term, sometimes used interchangeably with 'busca local'

Related Idioms & Phrases

search in your backyard
search nearby
find what's around you
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