"genetic algorithm" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: genetic algorithms [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} genetic algorithm (plural genetic algorithms)
  1. (computing) A search heuristic that is based on biological evolution. Wikipedia link: genetic algorithm Categories (topical): Computing Translations (search heuristic): genetický algoritmus [masculine] (Czech), geneettinen algoritmi (Finnish), genetikus algoritmus (Hungarian), algoritmo genetico [masculine] (Italian), algoritmo genético [masculine] (Portuguese)
    Sense id: en-genetic_algorithm-en-noun-sAwcsStb Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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