"God's algorithm" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From the notion that God could compute the optimal solution of a puzzle and use it. Coined by David Singmaster in 1980 in connection with the Rubik's cube. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} God's algorithm
  1. (combination puzzles) An optimal algorithm that finds the solution with the fewest moves. Wikipedia link: David Singmaster Related terms: God's number
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