"no free lunch theorem" meaning in English

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Etymology: Derives from the phrase there's no such thing as a free lunch. Etymology templates: {{m|en|there's no such thing as a free lunch}} there's no such thing as a free lunch Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=no free lunch theorem}} no free lunch theorem
  1. (artificial intelligence, computing) A theorem that implies that no single machine learning algorithm is universally the best-performing algorithm for all problems. Categories (topical): Artificial intelligence, Computing
    Sense id: en-no_free_lunch_theorem-en-name-7Eb9uWnk Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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