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Noun: genetic algorithm
  1. (computing) a search procedure using techniques modelled on the biological theory of natural selection.
    "Also, in searching a large state-space, multi-modal state-space, or n-dimensional surface, a genetic algorithm may offer significant benefits over more typical search of optimization techniques."

Derived forms: genetic algorithms

Type of: algorithm, algorithmic program, algorithmic rule

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