slow algorithm
[/sloʊ ˈælɡərɪðəm/]
nounpl: slow algorithms
algoritmo lento
1. A computational algorithm that has high time complexity and takes a considerable amount of time to execute, especially for large input sizes
The brute force approach is a slow algorithm that checks every possible solution.
A abordagem de força bruta é um algoritmo lento que verifica todas as soluções possíveis.
2. An algorithm with inefficient performance characteristics that may become impractical or unusable as the problem size increases
Using a slow algorithm on a dataset of millions of records would result in unacceptable processing times.
Usar um algoritmo lento em um conjunto de dados de milhões de registros resultaria em tempos de processamento inaceitáveis.
This term is fundamental in software engineering and computer science education in both Brazil and the USA. The study of algorithmic efficiency is critical in both educational and professional contexts, with awareness of slow algorithms being essential for developing scalable software solutions.
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