"linear congruential generator" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: linear congruential generators [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} linear congruential generator (plural linear congruential generators)
  1. (computing theory) An algorithm that yields a sequence of pseudo-randomized numbers calculated with a discontinuous piecewise linear equation. Categories (topical): Theory of computing Synonyms: LCG

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